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Scale (Balance)
A scale balance is a static gymnastics position in which the athlete supports the body on one leg while extending the other leg away from the body, commonly to the rear. The arms and torso are positioned to help maintain control, and the free leg may be held at different heights depending on the skill level and apparatus. Scale positions develop balance, flexibility, body alignment, and strength,...
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Patterson
The Patterson is an uneven bars dismount in women's artistic gymnastics named after American gymnast Carly Patterson. It consists of a double Arabian—a double salto with a half-twist—performed in a piked position. Patterson used the element during the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she won the women's individual all-around gold medal. The skill is catalogued in the FIG Code of Points.
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