What happens if less than half of the team is participating in a required pivot feature?

In synchro skating, the execution of features requires a specific level of participation from the team members to be valid. When it comes to required pivot features, their effectiveness and impact on the performance depend on a certain number of skaters being involved. If less than half of the team is participating in a required pivot feature, it does not meet the necessary criteria for successful execution. As a result, such a feature is deemed not counted, meaning it does not contribute positively to the overall technical score of the performance.

This rule is essential because it maintains the standard of complexity and unity that synchro skating is known for, ensuring that the features executed reflect the required skill level and team cohesion. The decision to not count the feature when insufficient skaters participate preserves the integrity of the scoring system and holds teams accountable to specific performance standards.