Whats everyones thoughts on there being a "deduction" (for lack of better word) for missed skills. For example - You have a team who has a two to full section in their routine but the back row does two to layouts. The people who throw layouts would cause a "deduction" for the team. I am on the fence about it, but hoping it can bring up a great debate. Here is what I have came up with so far:
Cons:
1. Applying it to other levels (esp. Level 1 or 2). If a team does squad backbend kickovers or squad BHS's - Level 1's and Level 2's are normally a gyms beginner levels and often those teams lack the basics - and if not - they normally lack squad tumbling. I mean how many Level 1s and 2s have SQUAD anything? In my experience, very few.
2. Smaller gyms sometimes have to just make the best of low numbers (and some big gyms as well) so sometimes kids that dont tumble are put on Senior 3 and 4 teams due to theor stunting ability
3. Less flexability for last minute changes (sick, hurt, quit, etc) I know standing fulls for example - We might choreograph them in, but someone may get hurt and the sub cant do it - So having that sub would hurt the routine.
Pros:
1. I feel it would challenge the kids more to push for skills. I know some kids dont try has hard because they know the two to layout they throw with the fulls is hidden. If they knew it would be a deduction, they may work harder.
2. Nothing to hide in routines. People throwing skills truely have the skill and will leave less up to the imagination.
I dont know what really sparked my interest in the matter - Some friends and I were just talking and one of them said they heard this was brought up at some meeting. What do yall think?
Cons:
1. Applying it to other levels (esp. Level 1 or 2). If a team does squad backbend kickovers or squad BHS's - Level 1's and Level 2's are normally a gyms beginner levels and often those teams lack the basics - and if not - they normally lack squad tumbling. I mean how many Level 1s and 2s have SQUAD anything? In my experience, very few.
2. Smaller gyms sometimes have to just make the best of low numbers (and some big gyms as well) so sometimes kids that dont tumble are put on Senior 3 and 4 teams due to theor stunting ability
3. Less flexability for last minute changes (sick, hurt, quit, etc) I know standing fulls for example - We might choreograph them in, but someone may get hurt and the sub cant do it - So having that sub would hurt the routine.
Pros:
1. I feel it would challenge the kids more to push for skills. I know some kids dont try has hard because they know the two to layout they throw with the fulls is hidden. If they knew it would be a deduction, they may work harder.
2. Nothing to hide in routines. People throwing skills truely have the skill and will leave less up to the imagination.
I dont know what really sparked my interest in the matter - Some friends and I were just talking and one of them said they heard this was brought up at some meeting. What do yall think?
