If a skater falls while in a feature during the Move Element, what is the result?

When a skater falls while executing a feature during the Move Element, the correct outcome is that the element is considered a call element with a fall. This means that the skater's performance is recognized as having a valid attempt at the element, but the fall signifies a safety or technical error that impacts the overall evaluation.

In synchro skating, falls can carry significant implications for the scoring of the performance. The judges must assess not just the execution of the element itself, but also the impact of any falls on the team's overall presentation and technical merit. The element remains valid because the skater attempted it successfully until the moment of the fall. However, the fall can lead to a deduction from the score, affecting the team's placement and performance evaluation by judges.

Other choices do not accurately reflect how falls are treated in this context. The element being deemed invalid would imply that no part of the execution was acknowledged, which is not the case when a clear attempt is made. A downgrade implies partially meeting the element's requirements, but falling typically leads to a full call with an additional deduction for the fall itself, rather than a simple downgrade. Lastly, stating that there is no impact on scoring does not take into account the potential deductions that can occur due to falls