I'm talking about USAG women's gymnastics, compulsory routines.
Floor: In level 4, the gymnast performs one tumbling pass which is a round-off - back handspring. In level 5, the gymnast performs two tumbling passes. One is a round-off - back handspring - back handspring, in which a second back handspring is connected to the first. She must also do a front handspring to two feet, rebound, from a running entrance. There is also a dive roll (jump to forwards roll) and a backwards extension roll (backward roll to handstand with straight arms).
Vault: The level 4 vault is a sort of "practice" vault in which the gymnast goes to handstand and then falls flat onto her back on a squishy mat. In level 5, the gymnast must perform a handspring over the "real" vaulting horse, showing straight arms and good body position, with a powerful block and stick.
Bars: The level 4 bars routine does not utilize the high bar or have a kip in it. A kip is a basic building block of bars. The level five routine has a squat-on followed by a jump to the high bar, which can be a fear issue for some smaller girls. The level 5 routine requires a straight-armed kip on both low and high bars, and good body position tap swings.
Beam: The level 4 routine does not require the cross handstand to reach vertical or the side handstand dismount to be held for a significant span of time, while the level 5 routine requires both of these skills. The level 5 routine also demands a cartwheel and better leaps, more controlled dance. It also contains a split jump.
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