description Hindorff (Uneven Bars) Overview
The Hindorff is an advanced release move performed on the uneven bars in women's artistic gymnastics. The gymnast initiates the element by executing a clear-hip circle on the low bar, generating enough upward momentum to fly over the high bar before catching it. Named after the East German gymnast Silvia Hindorff, the move relies on precise timing and spatial awareness to maintain bar separation throughout the flight phase.
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What is the Hindorff on uneven bars?
In the current women's Code of Points, the Hindorff is a clear-hip circle on the high bar followed by a counter-straddle over the high bar to hang. It is listed as an E-rated element, not as a simple low-bar transition. [FIG Code of Points](https://www.worldgymnastics.sport/publicdir/rules/files/en_1.1%20-%20WAG%20COP%202025-2028.pdf)
Who is the Hindorff named after?
The skill is named after Silvia Hindorff, a gymnast from East Germany. Her version debuted at the 1978 World Championships and became part of the named-release vocabulary on uneven bars.
How is a Hindorff different from a standard Tkatchev?
Both belong to the straddled release family, but the Hindorff starts from a clear-hip circle. A standard Tkatchev generally uses a giant-swing entry, so the preparation and timing are different.
Why is the Hindorff difficult to perform?
The gymnast must generate enough height from the clear-hip circle to pass over the high bar while maintaining a controlled straddle. The catch must return to the same high bar in hang, so a late release or poor body shape can cause a fall.
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