All-Star Let's Talk Technique...

[XtremeWpg]

A question for coaches or judges......I have noticed a growing trend of what I'll call "smoke and mirrors". At Cheersport I saw many level 4 and 5 teams that would full-up for a nanosecond and go immediately back down to a smoosh and then switch up, to a nanosecond heel stretch, and immediately basket. While this nanosecond stunting can be visually exciting, is this really considered hitting a skill? Are they being scored the same as a team that may appear less visually exciting, but is actually hitting and holding their positions?

I always tell my teams that for me, you have to be able to capture a "picture moment" for it to count. The shortest time frame we hold an air position for in our routine is 4 counts, because we want those picture moments!

When I judged I would still award difficulty to the nanosecond stunt, but I'd lower the technique scores. Higher technique scores for picture moments. I'm sure my 3 year old niece could hold a heel stretch for a count before tipping over, to me, theres not the same technique.

 

[hawkeye87]

I always tell my teams that for me, you have to be able to capture a "picture moment" for it to count. The shortest time frame we hold an air position for in our routine is 4 counts, because we want those picture moments!

When I judged I would still award difficulty to the nanosecond stunt, but I'd lower the technique scores. Higher technique scores for picture moments. I'm sure my 3 year old niece could hold a heel stretch for a count before tipping over, to me, theres not the same technique.

If I could shimmy this a thousand times I would. I am really not a fan of the nanosecond stunt. It looks so messy to me.

 

[cheernerd5678]

I thought you have to hold a body position for 2 counts for them to count it as a body position.


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[omgitssydthekid]

TCP (The Cheer Pit) from Pittsburg Kansas has really clean, and technically correct routines. I really love watching them at competitions!


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[mollymags]

I thought you have to hold a body position for 2 counts for them to count it as a body position.


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My gym's youth 2 got busted for this at a JamBrands competition a few weekends ago... They had gotten away with hitting their extended single leg body positions in pyramid for 1 count all season and then they did not count them as structures at this competition because of how fast they hit them. They said it needs to hit for 2 counts. I scanned the scoring grids really quickly just now because I thought it said that somewhere, but I didn't see it (doesn't mean I didn't miss it, though).

 

[AshleyErin]

My gym's youth 2 got busted for this at a JamBrands competition a few weekends ago... They had gotten away with hitting their extended single leg body positions in pyramid for 1 count all season and then they did not count them as structures at this competition because of how fast they hit them. They said it needs to hit for 2 counts. I scanned the scoring grids really quickly just now because I thought it said that somewhere, but I didn't see it (doesn't mean I didn't miss it, though).

3 years ago my senior coed 4 team got dinged for this at jamfest super nationals. I am assuming the 2 count rule has to be in there somewhere or else this would be too subjective to say "well they didn't hold it long enough".


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[AndrewSky]

From head to toe I would say Brandon and Pro Athletics. I'm very impressed at each level, especially from "smaller" programs.

 

[cheeromgbre]

From tumblr, I'm impressed how they are all look the same.

 

[CricketCheerMom]

Just watched the Flip City youth 2 team... they look amazing. And those jumps!

I know that Pro Athletics ShowStoppers are another really good technique youth team.

And I would say that Brandon is another well know gym that has really good technique.

All of Flip City Teams are Fierce this season! Great Coaches!

 

[kickdblcj]

From tumblr, I'm impressed how they are all look the same.

Well damn.... "If there are any haters in here right now that don't have anybody to hate on, feel free to hate on me."

 

[TheVipersMom]

Stars Vipers ( @Kris10boo 's CP's gym) is a program that produces some gorgeous teams and their technique can be pretty flawless.

*Thanks for the shout out @BuegeSmalls !
And I had to lol bc @TwistersPride and I became coaching besties because our programs are SO similar

Thanks for the shoutout! Wish we could see y'all again this season


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