NAIGC MAG Rules Tip - Developmental Mushroom Bonus

This is a rules tip for NAIGC Level 7 Pommel Horse. Did you know that you can get up to 0.5 in bonus for doing five mushroom circles with no major deductions? The full rule states: ""In any Level 7 pommel horse routine, the gymnast has the option to attempt to do any number of consecutive circles on a mushroom, up to and including five complete circles. The gymnast is limited to a single attempt, and will get +0.10 in bonus for each circle completed without any major deductions (minor deductions do not count against their E-Score). Evaluation begins when both feet leave the ground, and ends when both feet touch the ground or the fifth circle is completed. It is recommended (but not required) that gymnasts finish with a ½ circle or flank. In order to get credit for a circle, clear control must be shown at the final front support. This can be shown by either performing a flank dismount afterwards or performing another circle. As long as the subsequent circle is initiated (ie. the first hand is lifted and the body has traveled at least 1/4 circle), then the previous circle will receive credit. This additional aspect of the routine is only available if the meet facility has a mushroom available.""
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