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Synchronized Swimming | Basic Positions and Figures
Synchronized swimming is a sport that combines the athletic power of swimming with the grace of dancing. Synchronized swimming events are usually team events like the sport softball, lacrosse, field hockey, and polo. Synchronized swimming may also be a solo competition. The two main forums for synchronized swimming events are the Olympics, and the World Championships. This event has three types of competition: solo, duet, and team.
Basic Positions and Figures - The actions and figures that form a routine are built around 20 basic positions. A routine is a series of figures joined by transitions that let the swimmer cover the pool and breath, while presenting a specific choreographic number.
When performing the Barracuda, the swimmer starts out in a position horizontal to the surface of the pool. The swimmer then turns backwards into a position perpendicular to the surface of the pool. The body is completely straight when moving into the vertical position. The legs are together, the head down. When in the vertical position, the head, hips, and ankles must be aligned.
Front Walkover - The swimmer begins this position horizontal, with her back towards the bottom of the pool. She then turns backward into the vertical position with one leg pointed straight up, and the other perpendicular to her body. This position is referred to as the Castle position. When in the Castle position, the body is stretched, the small of the back is arched, with the hips, shoulders, and head aligned vertically. One leg is pointed up, completing the body vertical, while the other stretches backward as close as possible to horizontal, with the foot and leg on the surface of the water. The athlete then completes the front walkover by moving into the split position. While in the split position, the legs are horizontally open toward the front and back of the swimmer's body. The feet and legs remain on the surface and the body is perpendicular.
The Back Walkover - The Back Walkover is similar to the front walkover, as both maneuvers are completed when the swimmer finishes the routine in the split position. The swimmer begins this maneuver horizontal to the water, with her face pointed towards the bottom of the pool. Her first move is to move into the forward pike position. When in the forward pike position, her body bends 90 degrees, with her legs remaining horizontal to the surface and her head and body pointed horizontal. The forward pike position is followed by the Castle Position, and the athlete finishes the routine in the Split position.
Routine - The routine presented by the swimmer involves various basic positions that are connected to form figures. In the technical program, swimmers must execute exactly the figures described in the FINA Manual. FINA stands for the Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur. In the free routine, swimmers can add a custom combination of positions and figures to their routine.
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