In a synchronized spin, what should happen if all skaters are in a basic spinning position with 1/4 out of place?

In a synchronized spin, the requirement is for all skaters to maintain their positions consistently throughout the element to achieve a cohesive appearance and execution. If all skaters are in a basic spinning position but one skater is 1/4 out of place, it indicates a minor misalignment. However, such a slight deviation typically does not warrant a deduction or failure of the feature.

In synchronization, the emphasis is placed on the overall unified performance of the group rather than solely on perfect individual positioning. This means that as long as most of the group maintains the intended formation in their spins, the feature will still be recognized as being attempted and executed. Thus, the presence of one skater being slightly out of place does not disqualify the feature from being counted.

Options indicating a penalty, a lower element level, or an outright counting of the feature do not align with how minor misalignments are treated in synchronized skating. The intended focus is on maintaining the integrity of the synchronized performance as a whole, allowing for minimal, non-disqualifying errors.