Synchronized swimming

Synchronized swimming

Synchronized swimming is a sport combining elements of swimming, dance and gymnastics in which teams perform routines that are scored by a panel of judges on a scale of 1 to 10 based on several categories.

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Synchronized swimming

thrust

Sports; Synchronized swimming

This is a move that starts from a back pike position with the legs perpendicular to the surface of the water. What follows is a swift vertical upward movement of the legs and hips as the body then ...

timekeepers

Sports; Synchronized swimming

They time the deck work and the routine in the water.

tuck

Sports; Synchronized swimming

The swimmer is face up in the water their knees are brought almost up to their chin. The head is out of the water and the arms are held at the side of the swimmers body.

twirl

Sports; Synchronized swimming

This is a twist of 180 degrees that is done very quickly.

twist

Sports; Synchronized swimming

This is a rotation that is done at a consistent height.

twist spin

Sports; Synchronized swimming

This is a half-twist that is followed by a continuous spin.

vertical position

Sports; Synchronized swimming

A swimmer's body is in a straight line perpendicular to the surface of the water. The legs are together and out of the water beginning at the hips and the head and torso are underneath the water.