The Xcel program allows for flexible routine construction; videos like this help coaches confirm that a routine meets specific Xcel Code of Points requirements before a meet. 🤸 Key Performance Indicators
The "CS" suffix often refers to a "Compulsory Skill" or "Case Study" used in USA Gymnastics judge training to align scoring across different regions.
Standard in gymnastics to check for "Value Parts" (skills) and to verify if a gymnast hit the required degrees of rotation or split.
Tools like Transcribe can help if there is coaching commentary or judging critiques overlaid on the audio.
A requirement for a leap with at least 90° leg separation.
Deductions are often taken for "neutral" errors like out-of-bounds steps or overtime music (which has a 90-second cap for higher Xcel levels).
For levels like Xcel Silver, the video must show two directly connected acro skills, including one with flight.
Official USAG rules require leotards to be cut below the hip bone to avoid neutral deductions. 🛠️ Analysis Tools
