Level 3 Uneven Bars

Question 1

1. Glide Swing and Return (.20)

—Failure to take off from both feet simultaneously

Answer 1

.10

Question 2

1. Glide Swing and Return (.20)

—Performs a run-out glide

Answer 2

.30

Question 3

1. Glide Swing and Return (.20)

—Failure to lead with the feet in the forward glide swing (performs a long hang swing)

Answer 3

Up to .10

Question 4

1. Glide Swing and Return (.20)

—Insufficient extension at end of glide swing

Answer 4

Up to .20

Question 5

1. Glide Swing and Return (.20)

—Failure to close legs at end of straddle glide swing

Answer 5

.10

Question 6

1. Glide Swing and Return (.20)

—Bending legs on backswing prior to contacting floor

Answer 6

Up to .30

Question 7

2. Back Hip Pullover (.40)

—Failure to maintain hand contact in bar between the glide swing and back hip pullover

Answer 7

.10

Question 8

2. Back Hip Pullover (.40)

—Step, hop, or extra jump before the back hip pullover

Answer 8

Each .10

Question 9

2. Back Hip Pullover (.40)

—Failure to lift both legs simultaneously (1-foot take-off)

Answer 9

.30

Question 10

2. Back Hip Pullover (.40)

—Supplemental support (chin resting on bar prior to leg lift)

Answer 10

.30

Question 11

2. Back Hip Pullover (.40)

—Failure to finish in an extended front support

Answer 11

Up to .10

Question 12

Straddle or Pike Glide Kip (.60)

—Failure to take off from both feet simultaneously

Answer 12

.10

Question 13

Straddle or Pike Glide Kip (.60)

—Performs a run-out glide

Answer 13

.30

Question 14

Straddle or Pike Glide Kip (.60)

—Failure to lead with the feet in the forward glide swing (performs a long hang swing)

Answer 14

Up to .10

Question 15

Straddle or Pike Glide Kip (.60)

—Insufficient extension at end of glide swing

Answer 15

Up to .20

Question 16

Straddle or Pike Glide Kip (.60)

—Failure to close legs at end of straddle glide swing

Answer 16

.10

Question 17

Front Hip Circle,Small Cast, Return to Front Support (.40)

—Failure to show a straight-hollow body position into front hip circle

Answer 17

Up to .10

Question 18

Front Hip Circle,Small Cast, Return to Front Support (.40)

—Failure to execute a small cast immediately after front hip circle

Answer 18

.20

1/2 the value

Question 19

Front Hip Circle,Small Cast, Return to Front Support (.40)

—Lack of control in returning to bar

Answer 19

Up to .10

Question 20

Front Hip Circle,Small Cast, Return to Front Support (.40)

—Failure to return to front support (performs immediate squat through)

Answer 20

.50

Question 21

Cast, *Single Leg Squat Through (.20)
—Leg and/or foot contacting bar on squat through

*Indicates a reversal is allowed

Answer 21

Up to .20

Question 22

Cast, *Single Leg Squat Through (.20)
—Failure to show clear stride support at end of squat through

*Indicates a reversal is allowed

Answer 22

Up to .20

Question 23

Forward Stride Circle (.40)
—Failure to show clear stride support at start of circle

*Indicates a reversal is allowed

Answer 23

Up to .20

Question 24

Forward Stride Circle (.40)
—Hooking knee on bar to complete stride circle

*Indicates a reversal is allowed

Answer 24

.50

Question 25

Forward Stride Circle (.40)
—Failure to show clear stride support at the completion of the circle. (The Leg is allowed to touch the bar before clear support with NO deduction.)

*Indicates a reversal is allowed

Answer 25

Up to .20

Question 26

Single Leg Basket Swing (.40)

—Failure to show clear stride support at start of basket swing

Answer 26

Up to .20

Question 27

Single Leg Basket Swing (.40)

—Hooking knee on the bar to complete the basket swing

Answer 27

.50

Question 28

Single Leg Basket Swing (.40)
—Failure to show clear stride support at the completion of the basket swing. (The Leg is allowed to touch the bar before clear support with NO deduction.)

Answer 28

Up to .20

Question 29

Single Leg Basket Swing (.40)
—If the gymnast falls backward or forward from a support position to end in a hang, either from the hands or the hands and knee, it IS considered a FALL.
•Do not deduct for any extra pump swings taken to enable the gymnast to return to stride support
•The coach may, without penalty for a spot, assist the gymnast from this hanging position to return to the support position in order to continue the exercise.

Answer 29

• Do not deduct for any extra pump swings taken to enable the gymnast to return to stride support
• The coach may, without penalty for a spot, assist the gymnast from this hanging position to return to the support position in order to continue the exercise.

Question 30

Single Leg Cut Backward (.20)

—Performs a leg swing backward instead of a leg cut backward (changing the element)

Answer 30

.20

Value of element

Question 31

Single Leg Cut Backward (.20)

—Failure to change hand grip prior to leg cut backward

Answer 31

.10

Question 32

Cast (.40)

—Incorrect body alignment (Failure to show a straight line from shoulders to feet with chest hollow)

Answer 32

Up to .20

Question 33

Back Hip Circle (.40)

—Failure to maintain straight-hollow body position throughout circle

Answer 33

Up to .20

Question 34

Back Hip Circle (.40)

—Failure to maintain hip or upper thigh contact on bar throughout circle

Answer 34

Up to .20

Question 35

Back Hip Circle (.40)

—Lack of continuity of circle

Answer 35

Up to .10

Question 36

Underswing Dismount (.60)
—Failure to maintain a straight-hollow body position throughout

Answer 36

Up to .20

Question 37

Underswing Dismount (.60)
—Failure to maintain neutral head position

Answer 37

Up to .10

Question 38

Underswing Dismount (.60)
—Hips contacting bar (no deduction for thighs touching bar)

Answer 38

.20

Question 39

Underswing Dismount (.60)
—Insufficient extension of body in flight

Answer 39

Up to .20

Question 40

Underswing Dismount (.60)
—Insufficient amplitude of flight

Answer 40

Up to .20

Question 41

Underswing Dismount (.60)
—Insufficient distance

Answer 41

Up to .10