Nabieva (Uneven Bars)

The Nabieva is named after the Russian gymnast Tatiana Nabieva, who successfully debuted the uneven bars release move at a FIG World Cup event. It requires immense power to execute the toe-on entry and the subsequent flight phase over the bar. Her successful execution allowed the skill to be permanently entered into the Code of Points.

The Nabieva consists of a toe-on swing onto the high bar, followed by a half twist and a layout Tkatchev release. This complex acrobatic sequence sends the gymnast flying backward over the bar with a dramatic change of grip. It combines elements of the popular Shaposhnikova and Tkatchev families into one high-flying maneuver.

The Nabieva is officially rated as an E element in the women's FIG Code of Points for uneven bars. Due to its high difficulty and risky execution, it is rarely seen outside of top-tier international competitions. Gymnasts use it to rack up vital connection bonus points and boost their start values.

A standard Tkatchev begins with a clear hip swing or a giant swing into the release phase. The Nabieva specifically begins from a toe-on position, requiring the gymnast to bend at the hips before swinging up and releasing. This alters the momentum and requires a completely different timing mechanism to safely re-catch the bar.