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Everyone is freaking out over these rule changes but I really don't think it affects that many level 5 athletes. For everyone complaining, I have a challenge for you.
- count the number of standing fulls at worlds
- count the number of standing doubles at worlds
- count the number of standing passes ending in doubles
- count the number of doubles that dont have a back handspring before them
- count the number of running tumbling passes involving twisting bounding skills
Next count the total number of athletes at worlds.
I am willing to bet that standing tumbling changes affect about 15-20% of all level 5 athletes. Running tumbling changes probably affect 19% or less of all level 5 athletes.
Now think to yourself that level 5 athletes comprise less than 25% of the total number of allstar cheerleaders.
After reading all of that, do you still think these rule changes will have that much of an impact? The answer should be no.
Besides the benefits of athlete safety, this also greatly levels out the playing field. Many teams can stunt like the big dogs, but who can really hang with them in tumbling?
- count the number of standing fulls at worlds
- count the number of standing doubles at worlds
- count the number of standing passes ending in doubles
- count the number of doubles that dont have a back handspring before them
- count the number of running tumbling passes involving twisting bounding skills
Next count the total number of athletes at worlds.
I am willing to bet that standing tumbling changes affect about 15-20% of all level 5 athletes. Running tumbling changes probably affect 19% or less of all level 5 athletes.
Now think to yourself that level 5 athletes comprise less than 25% of the total number of allstar cheerleaders.
After reading all of that, do you still think these rule changes will have that much of an impact? The answer should be no.
Besides the benefits of athlete safety, this also greatly levels out the playing field. Many teams can stunt like the big dogs, but who can really hang with them in tumbling?