If a lift attempt fails, and the position is not achieved, what action should be taken?

When a lift attempt fails and the desired position is not achieved, the correct course of action is to confirm the element if other lifts are held for more than 3 seconds. This implies that the judges are considering the context of the performance and the execution of other elements before making a decision on the failure of the lift attempt. In synchro skating, the quality of lifts is not only based on them being completed successfully but also on how they correlate with the overall performance, particularly if other lifts exhibited a level of control and stability.

When elements such as lifts are held for a significant duration, it demonstrates the skaters' ability to maintain the execution under pressure. If the team demonstrates this ability, it may influence the evaluation positively, even if a specific lift attempt is marked as a failure. This approach allows a balanced review of the performances rather than only penalizing for a singular unsuccessful lift attempt, fostering a more comprehensive assessment of the skaters' overall execution and synchronization.