Event
Balance beam
Skill type
Dance
Known as
Split side
Split leap 1/4
About
The split side is never seen in modern gymnastics because of its relatively unusable B value and the difficulty of introducing it as a filler skill in a mixed series for bonus (a concept that has revitalized a number of other B elements on beam), though I think someone creative could come up with a way to use this one.
Weird thing about this skill: the switch side on beam is currently attributed to Kathy Johnson in the code of points, but she is known for performing this element—the split side—not the switch side.
Value
B