Entry

From a step, lunge or press

What to look for

Look for the inverted balance and the line through the shoulders, hips and feet.

Finish

Return to the feet or continue into another movement

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• USA Gymnastics: recreational skill references — Handstand and The Preschool Handstand.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

From a standing or crouched position

What to look for

The body rolls along the floor; it is not a somersault performed entirely in the air.

Finish

Feet return to the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• USA Gymnastics: recreational skill references — Helpful Tips for Getting Tots Up from a Forward Roll; Variations of the Forward Roll.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

From a crouched or sitting position

What to look for

The direction of the roll separates it from a forward roll.

Finish

Feet return to the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• USA Gymnastics: 2023 compulsory replacement pages (movement reference) — Level 1 floor, backward roll tucked. Used for the movement description only, not current level requirements or deductions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Sideways travel into hand support

What to look for

The legs stay apart, and the feet land one after the other.

Finish

One foot, then the other

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• USA Gymnastics: recreational skill references — The Preschool Cartwheel.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A forward approach into turning hand support

What to look for

The feet come together for the landing and rebound, unlike a cartwheel’s separate foot landings.

Finish

Two feet together, facing back toward the approach

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• USA Gymnastics: recreational skill references — Recreational Round Off.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Forward movement through handstand

What to look for

It passes through the hands with control and a split-leg finish.

Finish

One foot, then the other

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Non-flight acrobatics, printed page 134; description of the walkover action. No floor difficulty value is assigned.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Backward movement into hand support

What to look for

The split legs and continuous supported movement help distinguish it from a back handspring.

Finish

One foot, then the other

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Non-flight acrobatics, printed page 135; description of the walkover action. No floor difficulty value is assigned.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Forward takeoff into brief hand support

What to look for

Look for the push from the hands and the flight after hand contact.

Finish

Feet land on the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• USA Gymnastics: terminology reference — Terminology: salto, handspring, body shapes; descriptions are movement references, not level rules.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Backward takeoff toward the hands

What to look for

Hand contact separates the skill from a backward salto.

Finish

Feet land on the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• USA Gymnastics: terminology reference — Terminology: salto, handspring, body shapes; descriptions are movement references, not level rules.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Forward takeoff from the feet

What to look for

The hips and knees fold during the forward flip.

Finish

Feet land on the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• USA Gymnastics: terminology reference — Terminology: salto, handspring, body shapes; descriptions are movement references, not level rules.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Backward somersaulting takeoff

What to look for

It has no hand support during the airborne somersault.

Finish

Feet land on the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• USA Gymnastics: terminology reference — Terminology: salto, handspring, body shapes; descriptions are movement references, not level rules.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Backward somersaulting takeoff

What to look for

The extended hips and knees distinguish a layout from a tuck or pike.

Finish

Feet land on the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• USA Gymnastics: terminology reference — Terminology: salto, handspring, body shapes; descriptions are movement references, not level rules.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Takeoff from one foot

What to look for

A one-foot takeoff distinguishes a leap from a jump.

Finish

Landing on the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Floor exercise, dance-element descriptions; exact variation controls value.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Takeoff from two feet

What to look for

Compare the two-foot takeoff with the one-foot takeoff of a split leap.

Finish

Landing on the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Floor exercise, dance-element descriptions; exact variation controls value.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Takeoff from two feet

What to look for

The legs open sideways rather than into a forward-and-back split.

Finish

Landing on the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Floor exercise, dance-element descriptions; exact variation controls value.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Takeoff from two feet

What to look for

One bent knee and one straight leg give the jump its distinctive shape.

Finish

Landing on the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Floor exercise, dance-element descriptions; exact variation controls value.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Turn on one supporting foot

What to look for

Free-leg position and any extra rotations distinguish other named turns.

Finish

Finish after one complete rotation

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Floor exercise, dance-element descriptions; exact variation controls value.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

One-foot takeoff with a change of leading leg

What to look for

Look for the leg change before the split, rather than only the airborne shape.

Finish

Landing on the floor

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Floor exercise, dance-element descriptions; exact variation controls value.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Sideways movement through hand support

What to look for

Follow the hand contact and separate foot landings on the beam.

Finish

One foot, then the other on the beam

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Balance beam, Groups 2–5; selected movement descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Movement into inverted hand support

What to look for

This is a general handstand description; the entry and exact position identify the listed variation.

Finish

Continue on the beam

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Balance beam, Groups 2–5; selected movement descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Turn on one supporting foot

What to look for

Count the full rotation and note the position of the free leg.

Finish

Finish on the beam

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Balance beam, Groups 2–5; selected movement descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Takeoff from one foot

What to look for

The takeoff is from one foot, unlike a split jump.

Finish

Landing on the beam

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Balance beam, Groups 2–5; selected movement descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Backward movement into hand support

What to look for

Look for the continuous supported movement and split-leg position.

Finish

One foot, then the other on the beam

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Balance beam, Groups 2–5; selected movement descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Backward flight into hand support

What to look for

The hands touch the beam; a layout step-out does not use hand support.

Finish

One foot, then the other on the beam

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Balance beam, Groups 2–5; selected movement descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Sideways takeoff without hand support

What to look for

The absence of hand contact separates it from a cartwheel.

Finish

Return to the beam

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Balance beam, Groups 2–5; selected movement descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Forward takeoff without hand support

What to look for

Its forward direction separates it from the sideways action of a side aerial.

Finish

One foot, then the other on the beam

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Balance beam, Groups 2–5; selected movement descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A glide swing below the bar

What to look for

Watch the change from hanging below the bar to supporting the body above it.

Finish

Front support on the bar

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars, casts, hip circles and giant circles; general descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Front support with the hips near the bar

What to look for

The height and final position distinguish different versions of this basic movement.

Finish

Return to support or continue into another skill

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars, casts, hip circles and giant circles; general descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Front support

What to look for

Hip contact separates it from a clear-hip circle.

Finish

Return to front support

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars, casts, hip circles and giant circles; general descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Backward circle away from front support

What to look for

The hips do not rest against the bar during the circle; finish height matters for the exact element.

Finish

Continue into support, handstand or another skill

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars, casts, hip circles and giant circles; general descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A large swing around the high bar

What to look for

It is a full circle with hand contact maintained, rather than an airborne release.

Finish

Continue swinging around the high bar

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars, casts, hip circles and giant circles; general descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A long swing on the high bar

What to look for

This counter-flight over the bar is not a complete backward somersault.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 3.403. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 84, element 3.403.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A backward swing before release

What to look for

The forward flip distinguishes a Jaeger from Tkatchev-style flight.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 3.408. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 88, element 3.408.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A backward swing before release

What to look for

Compare the together legs with the open legs of a straddled Jaeger.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 3.408. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 88, element 3.408.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A forward swing before release

What to look for

Watch the backward flip and half turn; the familiar version is piked.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 3.405. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 86, element 3.405.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A forward swing and early half turn

What to look for

The half-turn-then-forward-flip sequence separates it from a Gienger.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 3.405. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 86, element 3.405.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Toe-on circle

What to look for

Watch the feet during the entry, then the straddled flight. Other bars skills are also named Ray.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 5.410. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 99, element 5.410.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Toe-on circle

What to look for

The entry matches the Ray; the airborne body position changes to pike.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 5.510. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 99, element 5.510.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Toe-on circle

What to look for

The feet contact the bar during the entry, and the body extends for the flight.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 5.610. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 99, element 5.610.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Clear-hip circle

What to look for

The hips stay clear of the bar before the gymnast releases.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 2.506. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 81, element 2.506.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Clear-hip circle

What to look for

It shares the Hindorff’s entry but uses a pike with the legs together.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 2.606. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 81, element 2.606.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Stalder circle

What to look for

Both the entry and the flight use straddled legs.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 4.502. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 91, element 4.502.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Stalder circle

What to look for

The legs are apart in the entry and together in the airborne pike.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 4.602. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 91, element 4.602.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Inbar circle

What to look for

The inbar entry distinguishes this release from the toe-on Nabieva.

Finish

Catch the same high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 4.708. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 93, element 4.708.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Clear-hip circle on the low bar

What to look for

Watch the clear-hip entry on the low bar before the flight.

Finish

Catch the high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 2.406. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 81, element 2.406.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Toe-on circle on the low bar

What to look for

The toe-on entry separates it from a Shaposhnikova.

Finish

Catch the high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 5.409. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 99, element 5.409.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Toe-on circle on the low bar

What to look for

It shares the Maloney’s toe-on entry but adds a half turn.

Finish

Catch the high bar after a half turn

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 5.509. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 99, element 5.509.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Inbar circle on the low bar

What to look for

The feet stay off the bar during the circle. Komova II is the version without the half turn.

Finish

Catch the high bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 4.508. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 93, element 4.508.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Forward swing from the high bar

What to look for

The flight changes bars and includes a backward somersault.

Finish

Catch the low bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 3.404. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 85, element 3.404.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Forward swing from the high bar

What to look for

Look for a complete twist of the shoulders and torso during the transfer.

Finish

Catch the low bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 3.504. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 85, element 3.504.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Forward swing from the high bar

What to look for

The finish is an upside-down handstand on the low bar.

Finish

Handstand on the low bar

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 3.402. Applies to the exact listed variation and FIG recognition rules.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Uneven bars element table; the difficulty reference identifies the exact entry.
• FIG value reference — Uneven bars, printed page 83, element 3.402.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Forward handspring onto the table

What to look for

Separate the handspring onto the table from the forward flip after the push.

Finish

Feet land on the mat

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 2.10. Women’s FIG vault difficulty; not a DP, Xcel, NCAA or men’s value.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Vault table, Groups 2–5; values are FIG women’s values only.
• FIG value reference — Vault table, printed page 63, element 2.10.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Turning entry onto the table

What to look for

The turning entry differs from a Yurchenko’s roundoff onto the board.

Finish

Feet land on the mat

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 3.10. Women’s FIG vault difficulty; not a DP, Xcel, NCAA or men’s value.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Vault table, Groups 2–5; values are FIG women’s values only.
• FIG value reference — Vault table, printed page 65, element 3.10.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Turning entry onto the table

What to look for

Count the twist after the table separately from the turn onto the table.

Finish

Feet land on the mat

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 3.32. Women’s FIG vault difficulty; not a DP, Xcel, NCAA or men’s value.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Vault table, Groups 2–5; values are FIG women’s values only.
• FIG value reference — Vault table, printed page 65, element 3.32.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Roundoff onto the board, back handspring onto the table

What to look for

The roundoff occurs before the springboard contact, followed by the backward table entry.

Finish

Feet land on the mat

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 4.10. Women’s FIG vault difficulty; not a DP, Xcel, NCAA or men’s value.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Vault table, Groups 2–5; values are FIG women’s values only.
• FIG value reference — Vault table, printed page 66, element 4.10.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Roundoff onto the board, back handspring onto the table

What to look for

The full twist happens after the push from the table.

Finish

Feet land on the mat

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 4.32. Women’s FIG vault difficulty; not a DP, Xcel, NCAA or men’s value.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Vault table, Groups 2–5; values are FIG women’s values only.
• FIG value reference — Vault table, printed page 67, element 4.32.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Roundoff onto the board, back handspring onto the table

What to look for

It contains half a twist more than a Yurchenko full.

Finish

Feet land on the mat

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 4.33. Women’s FIG vault difficulty; not a DP, Xcel, NCAA or men’s value.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Vault table, Groups 2–5; values are FIG women’s values only.
• FIG value reference — Vault table, printed page 67, element 4.33.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Roundoff onto the board, back handspring onto the table

What to look for

Two twists and one somersault are different counts; this is not a double-back vault.

Finish

Feet land on the mat

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 4.34. Women’s FIG vault difficulty; not a DP, Xcel, NCAA or men’s value.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Vault table, Groups 2–5; values are FIG women’s values only.
• FIG value reference — Vault table, printed page 67, element 4.34.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Roundoff onto the board, back handspring onto the table

What to look for

It adds half a twist to the double-twisting Yurchenko.

Finish

Feet land on the mat

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 4.35. Women’s FIG vault difficulty; not a DP, Xcel, NCAA or men’s value.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Vault table, Groups 2–5; values are FIG women’s values only.
• FIG value reference — Vault table, printed page 67, element 4.35.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Roundoff onto the board, half turn onto the table

What to look for

The half turn onto the table belongs to the entry, separate from the twists after the table.

Finish

Feet land on the mat

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 5.33. Women’s FIG vault difficulty; not a DP, Xcel, NCAA or men’s value.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Vault table, Groups 2–5; values are FIG women’s values only.
• FIG value reference — Vault table, printed page 70, element 5.33.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Roundoff onto the board, back handspring onto the table

What to look for

The two somersaults and piked shape identify the vault; Biles II on floor is a different skill.

Finish

Feet land on the mat

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 4.62. Women’s FIG vault difficulty; not a DP, Xcel, NCAA or men’s value.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Vault table, Groups 2–5; values are FIG women’s values only.
• FIG value reference — Vault table, printed page 68, element 4.62.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Forward handspring onto the table

What to look for

The second flight contains two forward flips.

Finish

Feet land on the mat

FIG women 2025–2028 · element 2.50. Women’s FIG vault difficulty; not a DP, Xcel, NCAA or men’s value.

• FIG Women’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Vault table, Groups 2–5; values are FIG women’s values only.
• FIG value reference — Vault table, printed page 64, element 2.50.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Support above the rings

What to look for

The torso and legs form an L; the referenced FIG hold is two seconds.

Finish

Hold in support

FIG men 2025–2028 · element II.1. The listed hold requires two seconds. A different entry may identify a different element.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Still rings, Element Group II; referenced holds require two seconds.
• FIG value reference — Still rings, Group II, element II.1; printed page 67.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A controlled movement from hang into a horizontal position

What to look for

The body is below the hands, rather than supported above them as in a planche.

Finish

Two-second horizontal hold

FIG men 2025–2028 · element II.7. The listed hold requires two seconds. A different entry may identify a different element.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Still rings, Element Group II; referenced holds require two seconds.
• FIG value reference — Still rings, Group II, element II.7; printed page 67.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A controlled movement from hang into a horizontal position

What to look for

Chest orientation separates the front lever from the back lever.

Finish

Two-second horizontal hold

FIG men 2025–2028 · element II.13. The listed hold requires two seconds. A different entry may identify a different element.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Still rings, Element Group II; referenced holds require two seconds.
• FIG value reference — Still rings, Group II, element II.13; printed page 67.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A controlled entry into a cross hold

What to look for

The shoulders and hands spread across the same horizontal line; the referenced hold is two seconds.

Finish

Hold the cross position

FIG men 2025–2028 · element II.15. The listed hold requires two seconds. A different entry may identify a different element.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Still rings, Element Group II; referenced holds require two seconds.
• FIG value reference — Still rings, Group II, element II.15; printed page 67.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A controlled entry into a horizontal strength hold

What to look for

The horizontal body and its position at ring height distinguish it from an upright cross.

Finish

Two-second horizontal hold

FIG men 2025–2028 · element II.10. The listed hold requires two seconds. A different entry may identify a different element.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Still rings, Element Group II; referenced holds require two seconds.
• FIG value reference — Still rings, Group II, element II.10; printed page 67.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Hand support on the horse

What to look for

The joined legs distinguish an ordinary circle from a flair.

Finish

Continue circling in support

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Pommel horse, Groups I–III; movement-family descriptions, not one universal difficulty.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Stride support with the legs separated

What to look for

Watch one leg move across while the other moves in the opposite direction.

Finish

Continue in stride support

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Pommel horse, Groups I–III; movement-family descriptions, not one universal difficulty.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Circling in hand support

What to look for

The open legs distinguish flairs from double-leg circles.

Finish

Continue circling in support

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Pommel horse, Groups I–III; movement-family descriptions, not one universal difficulty.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Front support on the horse

What to look for

This is a movement family; turn amount, support location and travel identify the exact element.

Finish

Continue in support on the horse

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Pommel horse, Groups I–III; movement-family descriptions, not one universal difficulty.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Straight-arm support above the rails

What to look for

The arms support the body above the rails, unlike an upper-arm swing.

Finish

Continue swinging in hand support

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Parallel bars, support and upper-arm element descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Support on the upper arms

What to look for

Look at the point of support: the upper arms, rather than only the hands.

Finish

Continue from upper-arm support

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Parallel bars, support and upper-arm element descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Straight-arm support on the rails

What to look for

The legs and torso form an L; this record describes the position without assigning an entry-specific value.

Finish

Hold in support

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Parallel bars, support and upper-arm element descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A swing or press into inverted support

What to look for

Different swings, presses and turns into handstand are distinct elements; the position alone does not determine value.

Finish

Handstand above the rails

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Parallel bars, support and upper-arm element descriptions.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Continuous swing with hand contact

What to look for

The hands maintain contact through the circle.

Finish

Continue swinging around the bar

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Horizontal bar, flight elements; current newsletter clarifications apply to recognition.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

A long swing before release

What to look for

Its over-the-bar counter-flight differs from the somersaulting Kovacs family.

Finish

Catch the high bar

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Horizontal bar, flight elements; current newsletter clarifications apply to recognition.
• FIG Men’s Newsletter 4, July 2026 — Horizontal bar flight recognition clarifications; no numerical value is assigned in this record.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Release from a swing on high bar

What to look for

There are two backward somersaults before the recatch.

Finish

Catch the high bar

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Horizontal bar, flight elements; current newsletter clarifications apply to recognition.
• FIG Men’s Newsletter 4, July 2026 — Horizontal bar flight recognition clarifications; no numerical value is assigned in this record.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Release from a swing on high bar

What to look for

The added full twist separates it from a tucked Kovacs.

Finish

Catch the high bar

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Horizontal bar, flight elements; current newsletter clarifications apply to recognition.
• FIG Men’s Newsletter 4, July 2026 — Horizontal bar flight recognition clarifications; no numerical value is assigned in this record.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.

Entry

Release from a swing on high bar

What to look for

Compare the extended shape with the folded knees and hips of a tucked Kovacs.

Finish

Catch the high bar

No difficulty value is assigned here. The exact variation and competition program must be checked.

• FIG Men’s Code of Points 2025–2028 — Horizontal bar, flight elements; current newsletter clarifications apply to recognition.
• FIG Men’s Newsletter 4, July 2026 — Horizontal bar flight recognition clarifications; no numerical value is assigned in this record.

Skill reviewed 2026-09-23.