! Deductions Found (7)
Split Jump
-0.10
Split jump reaches approximately 140 degrees — well above the Level 4 minimum of 120°. However, the legs are slightly uneven (right leg approximately 10° higher than the left), and hips are rotated to the left during the jump.
Coaching Insight
The hip rotation is the root cause of the uneven legs. When the hips rotate, one leg naturally lifts higher than the other. Cue her to "square the hips" during takeoff. Practice split jumps on floor with a line between the feet — both hips should stay level with the line. The split angle itself (140°) is excellent for Level 4.
Cartwheel recurring
-0.15
Arms bend to approximately 20 degrees at the elbow during the weight-bearing phase. Shoulder angle closes slightly, causing the cartwheel to travel offline by about 4 inches.
Coaching Insight
The bent arms usually come from insufficient shoulder strength rather than a technique issue. Spider-man walks along the beam (hands on beam, feet on floor) will build the specific shoulder endurance needed. 3 sets of 4 lengths, twice a week.
Half Turn (180°)
-0.10
Turn completes about 160 degrees — approximately 20 degrees short of the required 180°. Heel drops from relevé just before completing the rotation, and the free foot (passé position) drifts slightly below the knee.
Coaching Insight
The heel drop near the end is a calf endurance issue. She has the technique — the turn starts well — but runs out of strength at the finish. Single-leg relevé holds on the beam (15 seconds, 5 reps per side) will build the endurance needed. Focus on keeping the passé foot pressed firmly against the knee throughout.
Cross Handstand
-0.10
Handstand reaches approximately 10 degrees short of vertical, with a slight arch in the lower back. Legs separate to about 6 inches apart during the hold rather than staying together.
Coaching Insight
The arch is compensating for tight shoulders. Shoulder flexibility work (wall slides, PVC pass-throughs) will let her stack straight through the handstand. For the leg separation, cue her to squeeze a foam block between her ankles during handstand holds on the floor.
Scale
-0.10
Back leg held at approximately 160 degrees from vertical — about 10 degrees below the horizontal line. Slight wobble in the supporting ankle during the 2-second hold.
Dismount Landing
-0.10
Small step backward on landing, approximately 4 inches. Chest drops slightly below vertical. Feet land with a slight heel-first contact instead of toes-first.
Throughout recurring
-0.10
Feet relax between elements twice — after the mount and during the pose before the dismount. Toes visible in dorsiflexion rather than full point (0.05 each occurrence).
+ Strengths
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Mount is clean and confident — good amplitude off the board with no hesitation. Judges notice a strong, decisive mount because it sets the tone for the whole routine.
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Rhythm between elements is excellent — she moves from skill to skill without long pauses or visible "thinking" moments. The routine flows naturally, which is a quality that separates good routines from great ones at this level.
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Dismount has good height and rotation — plenty of time to spot the landing. The form in the air is tight with legs together. Only the landing itself needs work.
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Presentation and posture are above average for Level 4 — chin up, shoulders back, arms extended through positions. These details add up to a routine that looks polished even when small deductions are taken elsewhere.
D Recommended Drills
Split Jump — Hip Rotation Fix
Floor Line Split Jumps with Hip Check
Stand on a floor line. Do 10 split jumps, focusing on keeping both hip bones pointing straight forward at takeoff. Have a teammate or parent watch from the front — if one hip is higher than the other, the rotation is happening. Film from the front to track progress. Once the floor version is square, move to low beam, then high beam.
Cartwheel — Arm Strength
Spider-Man Walks on Beam
Hands on the beam, feet on the floor. Walk the full length of the beam 4 times without bending the elbows. This builds the specific shoulder and tricep endurance needed to maintain straight arms through weight-bearing skills. Do 3 sets, twice a week.
Full Turn — Relevé Endurance
Progressive Single-Leg Relevé Holds
Start with 10-second holds on each foot on the beam. Add 2 seconds each practice until you reach 20 seconds. Then add the free leg in passé position. Finally, add a slow quarter-turn during the hold...
Toe Point — Consistency
Theraband Activation Circuit
Before every practice, do this 3-minute foot activation circuit...
C Coaching Summary
This is a strong Level 4 beam routine that's already scoring well above average. At 9.05, she's in the 78th percentile for her level — meaning she's outscoring about three-quarters of Level 4 beam routines we've analyzed.
The biggest single scoring opportunity is the split jump (-0.20). The good news is that this isn't a flexibility problem — it's a hip rotation issue, which is actually easier and faster to fix. With targeted drills, this deduction could drop to -0.05 within 3-4 weeks of focused practice.
The cartwheel arm bend (-0.15) is marked as recurring, which means it's happening consistently. This tells us it's a strength issue rather than a one-time mistake. The spider-man walk drill addresses this directly.
Looking at the full routine arc, the first half is stronger than the second half. The mount and early elements are clean and confident, but fatigue may be showing up in the turn and walkover. A stamina-focused practice plan where she runs the full routine 3 times in a row at the end of practice will build the endurance to maintain quality through the dismount...
If she cleans up just the split jump and cartwheel, we'd expect this score to move into the 9.25-9.35 range, which would put her in the top 15% at most Level 4 meets...
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