If only two difficult turns are executed in a series of three different difficult turns, how should it be counted?

When evaluating the execution of difficult turns in synchro skating, precision and adherence to the required elements are key criteria for assessing the performance. A series of difficult turns typically requires all designated components to be performed successfully to receive full credit.

In this scenario, the execution of only two difficult turns out of a planned series of three means that the performance meets the criteria for recognizing a series of difficult turns, but only to the extent of the successful elements. Thus, it is counted as a series of two difficult turns.

This assessment aligns with the principle that only those turns that are executed as intended contribute to the overall score. If the full series is not completed, it diminishes the count, acknowledging the attempt while accurately reflecting the performance level achieved. In this case, since only two were properly executed, it would not qualify as a complete series of three difficult turns, therefore counting it as a series of two reflects the actual performance accurately.