It is the same movement needed for a clear hip on bars, as others have said. There is a reason for the included skills in compulsory levels, as they are the building blocks for future, harder gymnastics skills. That's why so many people insist that compulsory levels are so important.
A lot of gymnasts mount in the middle, so that would be impossible. It's not a rule, and its not judged or even thought about in optional or Xcel levels.
if they continue to say it can be skipped, don't do it. explain that its not skippable, and you would like to se an email from USAG stating that it is before letting your daughter skip'. it can mess her up. its also easily found in the Code of Points.
The elements you listed will fulfill the requirements. A double turn is a C, and would be counted as a B. The straddle jump is the other B.
Two connected front acro skills are not required, all you need is a single front salto element. All her other skills are A skills. Switch leaps, straddle...
There is no front series requirement for level 7 floor. Just a single front acro is all that is required.
All splits and leaps must hit 180 degrees to not get any deductions. Splits/straddle jumps, etc., below the requirement will incur up to a -.2 deduction.
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