If a synchronized spin has a difficult position and a max of 1/2 of the team does not achieve it, what is the outcome?

In synchronized skating, the evaluation of elements like spins is based on how many skaters in the team achieve the specified position or level within an element. In this scenario, if the spin has a difficult position that is fulfilled by at least half of the team, the element is considered successfully executed. This adherence to the required position reflects that the skaters who did achieve it met the technical demands of that element, thus allowing the feature to be counted as part of the team's overall score.

The rationale behind this standard is to emphasize that the successful execution of elements should be recognized, even if not all team members are able to comply completely with the requirements. This approach ensures that teams are rewarded for their strengths and technical abilities displayed during their performance. In contrast, if fewer than half of the team had met the requirement, the outcome might differ, leading to possible deductions or consideration of element evaluations.