Which criterion addresses insufficient exactness of stretched position?

• A. Insufficient height of leaps/jumps/hops
• B. Insufficient split when required (dance/acro elements)
• C. Leg not parallel to floor in splits or straddle pike
• D. Insufficient exactness of stretched position

Answer: (D)

Precision of a stretched position is the concept being tested. Judges look for a clean, fully extended line: the leg straight, toes pointed, hips aligned, and the spine lengthened for a precise, elongated pose. The criterion that directly evaluates whether the stretched position is executed with exactness focuses on those details—the accuracy and polish of the stretch itself. If the pose isn’t exact, points are deducted for that line quality, because the standout feature in a stretched position is how perfectly the body forms that full extension. The other criteria measure different aspects: how high the leap or jump is, how wide the split appears when required, or whether the leg is parallel to the floor in splits or straddle positions. These are important aspects of performance, but they don’t specifically gauge the exactness of the stretched pose itself.