Kaylee_gymnast22
Gymnast
- May 13, 2019
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Is a back double twist considered a lvl 9 or 10 skill?
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Anecdotally: My observation was that it wasn't terribly common at most L9 meets throughout the invitationals, etc.. but you saw more of them at Regionals and beyond. It's more something I'd expect to see from those repeating 9 or the more advanced 9s. I think I saw maybe 2-3 total in L8 throughout that season. If I had to guess, you see many more at L10. Hope that helps as to frequency.
It’s a C skill, so it can be competed in level 8, 9, or 10. However, since the back 1 1/2 is also a C skill, many girls opt to compete the 1 1/2 in level 9, as it can be easier to connect to other skills like a front pike or front layout for bonus.
A 2.5 is a D, and a triple an E. My DD is a twister and competed her double twist at L9 to prep for the 2.5 twist. She now has her 2.5 on floor and plans to connect it to a front tuck this next competition season (hopefully as a level 10). DD's grand dream plan is to get her triple some day, so nice lofty progression plan! Most of the girls doing the 1.5 twists at our gym were L9 and were connecting them (to front tucks, pikes and layouts), and also most don't plan on working up to 2.5 twists (working more double backs). I think it all depends on what your child (and coach) wants to work towards, and what they are naturally inclined to pick up.Just curious, why would 1-1/2 and double twist both be C skill? Do they have same difficulty level? It almost seems like it isn't worth it if the value is the same and it is more difficult to master or potential to have more deductions. What is the value of 2-1/2 then? Would that be a D and a triple is an E? Thanks.
Just curious, why would 1-1/2 and double twist both be C skill? Do they have same difficulty level? It almost seems like it isn't worth it if the value is the same and it is more difficult to master or potential to have more deductions. What is the value of 2-1/2 then? Would that be a D and a triple is an E? Thanks.
Just curious, why would 1-1/2 and double twist both be C skill? Do they have same difficulty level? It almost seems like it isn't worth it if the value is the same and it is more difficult to master or potential to have more deductions. What is the value of 2-1/2 then? Would that be a D and a triple is an E? Thanks.
That makes sense. Thank you.The 1 1/2 is a front landing (so blind landing) so it can be as difficult as a 2/1 so I have been told. Also, what PP said, limited letters and more skills.