Level 6 Pyramid

[Ashley]

The rules for level 6 pyramids state:

For 2-½ high pyramids, there must be a spotter in front and back for each person on the top level, and the spotter(s) must be in position the entire time the top person(s) is at the 2-½ high level(s). Spotters may stand slightly to the side but must remain in a position to adequately spot the top person. Spotters must maintain visual contact with the top person the entire time the top person is at the 2-½ high level. Spotters may not be a primary support of the pyramid.

For a coed 2-1-1, does the backspot (who helps support the midlevel in the thighstand) qualify as a spotter for the top level? Likewise, does the toe pitcher count as a front spotter? They both assist the mid-level but aren't exactly "primary" support (arguably).

 

[Deleted member 15]

The rules for level 6 pyramids state:



For a coed 2-1-1, does the backspot (who helps support the midlevel in the thighstand) qualify as a spotter for the top level? Likewise, does the toe pitcher count as a front spotter? They both assist the mid-level but aren't exactly "primary" support (arguably).

The backspot and toe pitcher can count as the spotters for the top person as long as they are paying attention to that person.

 

[imrichhowboutu]

The rules for level 6 pyramids state:
For a coed 2-1-1, does the backspot (who helps support the midlevel in the thighstand) qualify as a spotter for the top level? Likewise, does the toe pitcher count as a front spotter? They both assist the mid-level but aren't exactly "primary" support (arguably).

It is the same for college rules as well. In fact, i've never seen a level 6 or college team do a 2-1-1 and have an additional spotter in the front and back in addition to the toe pitch and back spot.

 

[Ashley]

It is the same for college rules as well. In fact, i've never seen a level 6 or college team do a 2-1-1 and have an additional spotter in the front and back in addition to the toe pitch and back spot.

I've competed in both college and all-star with at least one additional spotter usually in the back, but maybe we were just being extra cautious - or had extra people!

Plus, keeping your eye on the top level can be difficult when you're so heavily involved in the pyramid.

 

[cscheerio]

The backspot and toe pitcher can count as the spotters for the top person as long as they are paying attention to that person.

When i've been the backspot for a 2-1-1 i've normally been responsible for the top level.