This is one area of gymnastics where I have mixed feelings about (foot form). Extreme toe point requires a certain level of natural flexibility. Some people have it, and others don't. It's not really something you can "train" like other aspects of flexibility. Like it's possible to influence the growth of the foot (tendons and ligaments) at a very young age. But once you're an adult, your foot is as flexible as it's ever going to get. So when people talk about form when it comes to pointed toes, it's almost a bias towards certain body types. I feel that as long as there is no obvious "flexing" of the feet during a routine that form shouldn't be penalized. It's clear that Max does not have very high foot flexibility relative to some of the other gymnasts. But it's also clear that he's pointing his toes and not flexing them. If the gymnast is making a conscious effort to keep their toes pointed (to the natural degree possible for that gymnast) and they maintain that throughout the routine, then that should could as having "pointed toes".
@@captainbryce1 It is what it is. If you're going to give him a leeway because he doesn't have the foot flexibility, you'd need to give it too to every other gymnasts who are also disadvantaged because of their certain body type. For example, gymnasts with short stature tend to brush the pommels with their body because of their shorter arms.
Excellent performance
WOW... stunning.
I usually don't pay that much attention to men's feet, but I've been watching Rhys McClenaghan lately and his form is soooo much better.
Okay…?
His form is the worst of the top contenders but his D score is monstrous- it’s worked for nearly a decade!
This is one area of gymnastics where I have mixed feelings about (foot form). Extreme toe point requires a certain level of natural flexibility. Some people have it, and others don't. It's not really something you can "train" like other aspects of flexibility. Like it's possible to influence the growth of the foot (tendons and ligaments) at a very young age. But once you're an adult, your foot is as flexible as it's ever going to get. So when people talk about form when it comes to pointed toes, it's almost a bias towards certain body types.
I feel that as long as there is no obvious "flexing" of the feet during a routine that form shouldn't be penalized. It's clear that Max does not have very high foot flexibility relative to some of the other gymnasts. But it's also clear that he's pointing his toes and not flexing them. If the gymnast is making a conscious effort to keep their toes pointed (to the natural degree possible for that gymnast) and they maintain that throughout the routine, then that should could as having "pointed toes".
@@captainbryce1 It is what it is.
If you're going to give him a leeway because he doesn't have the foot flexibility, you'd need to give it too to every other gymnasts who are also disadvantaged because of their certain body type. For example, gymnasts with short stature tend to brush the pommels with their body because of their shorter arms.
The pike in the hips throughout is the real problem for me. And shouldnincur a deduction on every skill that supposed to be laid out.