What happens if two or more corners in a collapsing intersection do not intersect at the same time?

In the context of synchro skating, when analyzing elements at a collapsing intersection, if two or more corners do not intersect simultaneously, it indicates a lack of synchronization among the teams involved. In this scenario, it is essential to assess the performance quality of the elements being executed. Lowering an element one level serves as a corrective measure that reflects the compromise in technical execution resulting from the mismatch in timing.

This adjustment does not disqualify the entire feature but rather acknowledges that the intended level of difficulty was not achieved due to the non-simultaneous intersection. Consequently, the team can still receive credit for the feature but at a level that accurately represents their synchronization skill during that segment of the performance. Maintaining this balance allows the judges to fairly assess and reward teams for their overall performance while also adhering to the established standards for each level of difficulty.