Level 5 Bars

Question 1

Value of STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP

Answer 1

.60

Question 2

STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP (.60)

Failure to take off from both feet simultaneously.

Answer 2

.10

Question 3

STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP (.60)

Performs run out glide.

Answer 3

.30

Question 4

STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP (.60)

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

Answer 4

Up to .10

Question 5

STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP (.60)

Insufficient extension at the end of glide.

Answer 5

Up to .20

Question 6

STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP (.60)

Failure to close legs at the end of straddle glide.

Answer 6

.10

Question 7

Value of CAST TO ABOVE HORIZONTAL

Answer 7

.40

Question 8

CAST TO ABOVE HORIZONTAL (.40)

Insufficient amplitude of cast (line from shoulders to midpoint of lowest body part - abdomen, hips, knees, or feet).

Answer 8

Up to .30

.05 - .20 •Horizontal to 45° below horizontal
.25 - .30 •46° or more below horizontal

Question 9

CAST TO ABOVE HORIZONTAL (.40)

Incorrect body alignment (failure to show straight line from shoulders to feet with chest hollow)

Answer 9

Up to .20

Question 10

Value of CLEAR HIP CIRCLE ABOVE HORIZONTAL

Answer 10

.60

Question 11

CLEAR HIP CIRCLE ABOVE HORIZONTAL (.60)

Excessive arch or pike on downswing or upswing.

Answer 11

Each up to .20

Question 12

CLEAR HIP CIRCLE ABOVE HORIZONTAL (.60)

Insufficient height and extension of upswing.

Answer 12

Up to .30

Use amplitude of cast deductions

.05 - .20 • Horizontal to 45° below horizontal.
.25 - .30 • 46° or more below horizontal

Question 13

CLEAR HIP CIRCLE ABOVE HORIZONTAL (.60)

Hips touching bar as upswing finishes (performs a back hip circle) (no deduction for thighs brushing bar on upswing).

Answer 13

.60

Question 14

CLEAR HIP CIRCLE ABOVE HORIZONTAL (.60)

Lack of control into glide.

Answer 14

Up to .10

Question 15

Value of BACKWARD SOLE CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT

Answer 15

.60

Question 16

BACKWARD SOLE CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT (.60)

Excessive arch on upswing.

Answer 16

Up to .20

Question 17

BACKWARD SOLE CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT

Insufficient amplitude of upswing.

Answer 17

Up to .30

No deduction • Between vertical and 45° from vertical

.05 - .20 • Between 46° from vertical and horizontal

.25 - .30 • Below horizontal

Question 18

BACKWARD SOLE CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT (.60)

Support of weight on feet as upswing finishes (gymnast jumps from bar to glide or never achieves clear front support).

Answer 18

.60

Question 19

BACKWARD SOLE CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT (.60)

Legs bending during circle.

Answer 19

Up to .30

Question 20

BACKWARD SOLE CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT (.60)

Lack of control into glide.

Answer 20

Up to .10

Question 21

Value of BACKWARD STALDER CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT

Answer 21

.60

Question 22

BACKWARD STALDER CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT (.60)

Excessive arch on upswing.

Answer 22

Up to .20

Question 23

BACKWARD STALDER CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT (.60)

Insufficient amplitude of upswing.

Answer 23

Up to .30

No deduction • Between vertical and 45° from vertical

.05 - .20 • Between 46° from vertical and horizontal

.25 - .30 • Below horizontal

Question 24

BACKWARD STALDER CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT (.60)

Arriving in support with legs in a straddle “L” position.

Answer 24

.60

Question 25

BACKWARD STALDER CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT (.60) Lack of control into glide.

Answer 25

Up to .10

Question 26

Value of 2nd STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP

Answer 26

.60

Question 27

2nd STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP (.60) Failure to lead with the feet in the forward glide swing (performs long hang kip).

Answer 27

Up to .10

Question 28

2nd STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP (.60) Insufficient extension at the end of glide.

Answer 28

Up to .20

Question 29

2nd STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP (.60) Failure to close legs at the end of straddle glide.

Answer 29

.10

Question 30

Value of CAST, SQUAT or PIKE ON or CAST, 360° BACKWARD SOLE CIRCLE

Answer 30

.20

Question 31

CAST, SQUAT or PIKE ON or CAST, 360° BACKWARD SOLE CIRCLE (.20) Alternate foot placement.

Answer 31

.20

Question 32

CAST, SQUAT or PIKE ON or CAST, 360° BACKWARD SOLE CIRCLE (.20) Insufficient backward swing of legs into cast (hip lift only).

Answer 32

.05

Question 33

Value of JUMP TO LONG HANG KIP Value of CAST TO ABOVE HORIZONTAL

Answer 33

.60 .40

Question 34

JUMP TO LONG HANG KIP (.60) Failure to swing to near horizontal.

Answer 34

Up to .20

Question 35

CAST TO ABOVE HORIZONTAL (.40) Insufficient amplitude of cast (line from shoulders to midpoint of lowest body part - abdomen, hips, knees, or feet).

Answer 35

Up to .30 .05 - 20 • horizontal to 45° below horizontal .25 - .30 • 46° or more below horizontal

Question 36

CAST TO ABOVE HORIZONTAL (.40) Incorrect body alignment (failure to show straight line from shoulders to feet with chest hollow).

Answer 36

Up to .20

Question 37

Value of LONG HANG PULLOVER

Answer 37

.60

Question 38

LONG HANG PULLOVER (.60) Failure to show slight arched position on bottom of downswing.

Answer 38

.10

Question 39

LONG HANG PULLOVER (.60) Excessive piking of body.

Answer 39

Up to .20

Question 40

LONG HANG PULLOVER (.60) Failure to maintain overgrip (hands completely release bar).

Answer 40

.30

Question 41

LONG HANG PULLOVER (.60) Performing a backward giant circle prior to pulling hips toward bar.

Answer 41

1.00

Question 42

Value of UNDERSWING, 1st COUNTERSWING (15° below horizontal)

Answer 42

.60

Question 43

UNDERSWING Failure to contact the bar with the mid to lower thighs between the completion of the long hang pullover and the initiation of the underswing.

Answer 43

.20

Question 44

UNDERSWING Failure to maintain a straight hollow body position throughout.

Answer 44

Up to .20

Question 45

UNDERSWING Hips contacting bar. (No deduction for thighs touching the bar).

Answer 45

.20

Question 46

1st COUNTERSWING (15° below horizontal) (.60) Hips not at a minimum of 15° below the level of the high bar (horizontal).

Answer 46

Up to .20

Question 47

1st COUNTERSWING (15° below horizontal) (.60) Failure to show a straight line from hands to hips with chest in a hollow position with rounded hip angle with the feet pointed downward (excessive piking).

Answer 47

Up to .20

Question 48

1st COUNTERSWING (15° below horizontal) (.60) Body arched and/or hips open to an extended position with feet over the low bar.

Answer 48

.30

Question 49

Value of TAP SWING, 2nd COUNTERSWING (15° below horizontal)

Answer 49

.60

Question 50

TAP SWING Failure to show slight arched position at bottom of swing.

Answer 50

.10

Question 51

TAP SWING Failure to attain straight hollow body position on upswing.

Answer 51

Up to .20

Question 52

TAP SWING Insufficient amplitude (feet not at high bar height).

Answer 52

Up to .20

Question 53

2nd COUNTERSWING (15° below horizontal) (.60) Hips not a minimum of 15° below the level of the high bar (horizontal).

Answer 53

Up to .20

Question 54

2nd COUNTERSWING (15° below horizontal) (.60) Failure to show a straight line from hands to hips with chest in a hollow position with a rounded hip angle with the feet pointed downward (excessive piking).

Answer 54

Up to .20

Question 55

2nd COUNTERSWING (15° below horizontal) (.60) Body arched and/or hips open to an extended position with the feet over the low bar.

Answer 55

.30

Question 56

Value of TAP SWING TO FLYAWAY DISMOUNT (TUCK, PIKE, OR STRETCHED)

Answer 56

.60

Question 57

TAP SWING TO FLYAWAY DISMOUNT (TUCK, PIKE, OR STRETCHED) (.60) TAP SWING Failure to show slight arched position at bottom of swing.

Answer 57

.10

Question 58

TAP SWING TO FLYAWAY DISMOUNT (TUCK, PIKE, OR STRETCHED) TAP SWING Failure to attain straight hollow body position on upswing.

Answer 58

Up to .20

Question 59

TAP SWING TO FLYAWAY DISMOUNT (TUCK, PIKE, OR STRETCHED) (.60) FLYAWAY Insufficient rise of salto.

Answer 59

Up to .30 No deduction • At high bar level or above Up to .20 • 1° - 45° below the level of the high bar .25 - .30 • Greater than 45° below the level of the high bar

Question 60

TAP SWING TO FLYAWAY DISMOUNT (TUCK, PIKE, OR STRETCHED) (.60) TUCK FLYAWAY Insufficient bend of hips and legs. Minimum _____ - ideally _____.

Answer 60

Up to .20 135° 90°

Question 61

TAP SWING TO FLYAWAY DISMOUNT (TUCK, PIKE, OR STRETCHED) (.60) TUCK FLYAWAY Insufficient stretch prior to landing.

Answer 61

Up to .20

Question 62

TAP SWING TO FLYAWAY DISMOUNT (TUCK, PIKE, OR STRETCHED) (.60) PIKE FLYAWAY Insufficient pike of hips. Minimum _____ - Ideally _____

Answer 62

Up to .20 135° 90°

Question 63

TAP SWING TO FLYAWAY DISMOUNT (TUCK, PIKE, OR STRETCHED) (.60) PIKE FLYAWAY Insufficient stretch prior to landing.

Answer 63

Up to .20

Question 64

TAP SWING TO FLYAWAY DISMOUNT (TUCK, PIKE, OR STRETCHED) (.60) STRETCHED FLYAWAY Insufficient straight hollow position. (Greater than _____).

Answer 64

Up to .20 135°

Question 65

TAP SWING TO FLYAWAY DISMOUNT (TUCK, PIKE, OR STRETCHED) (.60) STRETCHED FLYAWAY Failure to show straight hollow position throughout salto (pikes down).

Answer 65

Up to .20

Question 66

Order of Level 5 Bar Major Elements

Answer 66

* STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP * CAST TO ABOVE HORIZONTAL * CLEAR HIP CIRCLE ABOVE HORIZONTAL or BACKWARD SOLE CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT or BACKWARD STALDER CIRCLE TO CLEAR FRONT SUPPORT * STRADDLE or PIKE GLIDE KIP * CAST, SQUAT or PIKE ON or BACKWARD SOLE CIRCLE * JUMP TO LONG HANG KIP * CAST TO ABOVE HORIZONTAL * LONG HANG PULLOVER * UNDERSWING, 1st COUNTERSWING * TAP SWING, 2nd COUNTERSWING * TAP SWING TO FLYAWAY DISMOUNT (TUCK, PIKE, or STRETCHED)