SOURCE: USSS

Technical Routine Required Elements

(Elements 1 to 7 to be performed in the order listed)

1. From a Crane Position, the horizontal leg is lifted to a Vertical Position. A twirl is executed, followed by a 360-degree spin.
   
2. Boost - a rapid head-first rise with a maximum amount of the body above the surface of the water. Both arms must be lifted above the surface as the body reaches maximum height.
   
3. Split position, followed by a walkout front or walkout back.
   
4. Ballet Leg Combination to include at least three of the following surface positions in any order: Ballet Leg with right leg; Ballet Leg with left leg; Ballet Leg Double; Flamingo.
   
5. Vertical position with the water level established between the knees and hips. Followed by a minimum of one full twist in the same position, performed in uniform motion, and completed with a continuous spin.
   
6. Rocket Split - A Thrust to vertical position, followed by a rapid leg split and rejoin to vertical at maximum height, completed with a vertical descent at the same tempo as the thrust. The legs need not be vertical in the submerged pike position prior to the thrust.
   
7. Cadence Action - Identical movement(s) performed sequentially one-by-one by all team members.
   
8. A minimum of six different patterns formations, one of which must be a straight line, and one a circle.
   
9. A minimum of three different types of propulsion (other than sculling), with at least two different styles of arm movements.
   

With the exception of the Cadence Action, deckwork and entry, all elements  — required and supplementary  —  must be performed simultaneously by all team members. Minor variation in propulsion are permitted during pattern changes.

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