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Event
Balance beam
Skill type
Dance
Known as
Straddle jump 1/1
Straddle pike full
Popa
About
While the straddle jump with 1/2 turn has experienced a massive boost in popularity in the 2017-2020 quadrennium when performed from side position, the same cannot be said for the straddle jump with full turn, which remains a missing person despite the fact that it could be worth an E if performed from the side (+0.1 for dance elements performed from the side).
You will hear this element called a Popa because the straddle jump with full turn on floor is named after Celestina Popa, though it’s just a matter of ease and familiarity. She doesn’t actually have the straddle jump 1/1 on beam named after her.
Value
D (2017-)
C (2006-2016)