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In men's artistic gymnastics, the scissor is a pommel-horse element in which the gymnast swings the legs over the horse in alternating directions while supporting the body with the hands. The legs stay extended and the hips remain lifted as the gymnast shifts weight from one hand to the other. Scissors are basic single-leg elements used in routines and as a foundation for more advanced pommel-horse work.
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What is the scissor element in men's gymnastics?
The scissor is a pommel-horse element in which the gymnast swings the legs over the horse in alternating directions. The movement is performed while supporting the body with the hands.
How are the legs positioned during a pommel-horse scissor?
The legs remain extended as they pass over the horse in alternating directions. The gymnast keeps the hips lifted while shifting weight from one hand to the other.
On which apparatus is the scissor performed?
The scissor is performed on the pommel horse in men's artistic gymnastics. It is one of the leg-swing skills used in pommel-horse routines.
What makes the scissor difficult?
The gymnast must coordinate extended leg swings with hand support and precise weight shifts. Keeping the hips lifted while changing direction is a key part of the technique.
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