If a lifted skater pauses in any lifted position between the two positions counted, what is the outcome?

In synchro skating, lift features are intricately assessed for their execution and flow. If a lifted skater pauses in any lifted position between the two counted positions, the outcome is that the feature is counted. This is because the rules and guidelines allow for a transition or momentary pause to add complexity to the performance, demonstrating balance and control as long as it correlates with the required positions of the feature. Judges recognize these elements as part of the overall choreography and execution, which contributes positively to the feature's assessment.

On the other hand, if the pause were prolonged or lessening the overall effect of the lift, it might affect how the execution is scored, but momentarily resting during the transition does not lead to disqualification of the feature itself. Thus, the performance remains valid and is credited appropriately in the scoring.