Under what condition should the lift element be confirmed if attempted but not completed?

The condition under which the lift element should be confirmed, even if it is not completed, is when remaining lifts are held for more than 3 seconds. This criterion takes into account the performance of the skaters during the element sequence. Holding a lift for an extended duration, even if not all aspects of the lift were executed as intended, demonstrates a level of control and execution that indicates the attempt has merit.

When lifts are attempted in synchro skating, they require a specific set of criteria to be validated. If there are remaining lifts sustained for longer than 3 seconds, it signifies that the skaters are retaining some level of balance and control, which can be crucial in assessing the lift's attempted nature. This allows judges to recognize the effort and skill involved, even in cases where the complete lift isn't successfully achieved.

While other options present different aspects of the lift attempt scenario, they do not inherently define the specific condition needed to confirm a lift. For instance, simply making an attempt despite failure does not provide enough context for confirming the lift's attempted validity. Similarly, having at least one skater lifted does not guarantee that the lift meets the necessary execution standards for confirmation. Finally, the attempt's occurrence during competition does not inherently alter the evaluation of