tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post4445520874136687459..comments2024-03-27T00:19:55.641-07:00Comments on Aunt Joyce's Ice Cream Stand: Favorite Things Friday! (Compulsory Edition)OlympicEffecthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11708554152461551887noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-77758869488919921032011-04-22T22:33:05.366-07:002011-04-22T22:33:05.366-07:00I'm no gymnast, but even the collegiate girls ...I'm no gymnast, but even the collegiate girls are doing tricks more difficult than that. Why did they get rid of compulsories? Were they boring? Easy to cheat the system and get certain gymnasts into 1st place?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-87727698285958496052011-04-22T18:37:27.578-07:002011-04-22T18:37:27.578-07:001:42 - Compulsories were set routines that every g...1:42 - Compulsories were set routines that every gymnast had to do. Yes, they were simpler with easier tricks, but emphasized form and technique. The compulsories comprised half their scores, the Optionals the other half. Optionals are where gymnasts can make up their own routines with high difficulty, choose their own music, play to their strengths, etc. Elites no longer compete compulsories; to the detriment of the sport, many people think. Form, technique and artistry have taken a back seat to difficulty at all costs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-91038583524491652992011-04-22T16:51:09.141-07:002011-04-22T16:51:09.141-07:00Usually couldn't get the hype about Domnina &a...Usually couldn't get the hype about Domnina & Shabalin, but this dance was fantastic. Every position hit cleanly and crisply and the styling was very believable.<br /><br />But NO WAY should they have won the Olympics--there was very little skating in their OD and their free was generic and boring.nashvilledancernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-75950711802528496032011-04-22T15:44:34.167-07:002011-04-22T15:44:34.167-07:00I agree. Lilia's 1996 compulsory floor was lo...I agree. Lilia's 1996 compulsory floor was lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-56926310152765743122011-04-22T14:43:11.534-07:002011-04-22T14:43:11.534-07:00Where's the videos of Lilia Podkopayava!? She ...Where's the videos of Lilia Podkopayava!? She was amazing at compulsories.MsJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765668495941714351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-61775058541440149752011-04-22T13:51:16.405-07:002011-04-22T13:51:16.405-07:00They couldn't win with his knees and their WTF...They couldn't win with his knees and their WTF? original dance.Squashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-72557412097069788992011-04-22T12:30:03.160-07:002011-04-22T12:30:03.160-07:00Domnina and Shabalin were so good at the Tango Rom...Domnina and Shabalin were so good at the Tango Romantica!!! So so so good!! I wish they could have won the olympics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-1539892197381358382011-04-22T10:05:45.944-07:002011-04-22T10:05:45.944-07:00Good Friday!Good Friday!Gaysian Attorneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06593199102381058495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-51418393637966510652011-04-22T08:19:50.517-07:002011-04-22T08:19:50.517-07:00have to disagree about the vault - it had some rea...have to disagree about the vault - it had some real hang time and beautiful form. Love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-13230935866966294162011-04-22T05:31:17.137-07:002011-04-22T05:31:17.137-07:00The compulsory vault was just uglyThe compulsory vault was just uglyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-31686669917560614242011-04-22T01:42:51.569-07:002011-04-22T01:42:51.569-07:00What is a compulsory? Those exercises look super e...What is a compulsory? Those exercises look super easy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-43891908770433370712011-04-22T00:23:08.653-07:002011-04-22T00:23:08.653-07:00I think Meryl was shocked the Domina and Shabalin ...I think Meryl was shocked the Domina and Shabalin remained in 1st place. lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387050766907671577.post-9880019404655934622011-04-21T22:40:12.079-07:002011-04-21T22:40:12.079-07:00I'm obsessed with your blog! Ahhh :)I'm obsessed with your blog! Ahhh :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com