We break down what you need to know about figure skating, from how it's scored to the jumps and spins required:
Judges give a score for each component on a scale of 0.25 to 10, in increments of 0.25, with 10 being the best. The highest and lowest scores are thrown out and the remaining scores are averaged, and then multiplied by a set factor.
Points are deducted from skaters for any infractions they make. Deductions can be made for time violations, costume violations, illegal elements, falls during the program, interruptions of the program, late starts and not performing elements, according to the requirements of the programs.Skaters can also earn bonus points for jump elements performed during the second half of their program.In order for it to qualify, a spin needs a minimum of two revolutions without interruption.
There are also non-basic positions, such as a layback spin, where the skater is upright while their head and shoulders are leaning backwards with the back arched, and the sideways-leaning spin, where the skater is upright and their head and shoulders are leaning sideways with their upper body arched.Spin combinations need at least two different basic positions with two revolutions each. Changing to a non-basic position is not considered a change of position.
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