If a team executes only an unsustained pair lift of less than 3 seconds, what is the appropriate call?

When a team performs an unsustained pair lift that lasts less than 3 seconds, it does not meet the necessary criteria for it to be recognized as a valid element in synchro skating. The duration is critical because it defines whether the lift can be considered sustained. For a lift to score points, it must be held for a minimum duration that demonstrates skill and control. An unsustained lift performed for less than 3 seconds fails to fulfill this requirement, thus resulting in the lift being called as having no value. This reflects the emphasis on demonstrating a higher standard of execution in performance elements, reinforcing the technical expectations set forth in synchro skating evaluations.