What must the No Hold Element in the Senior/Elite 12 Free Skate be performed in?

The No Hold Element in the Senior/Elite 12 Free Skate must be performed in an Open or Closed Block configuration. This requirement emphasizes the versatility and complexity expected at the senior and elite levels of synchro skating. Performing the No Hold Element in either of these configurations allows teams to showcase their ability to execute intricate formations while maintaining the flow and connection among skaters.

Open Blocks allow for wider formations that can demonstrate a dynamic range of motion and spacing, whereas Closed Blocks involve closer proximity among skaters, often highlighting synchronized movements and tighter formations. The option of allowing both configurations ensures that teams can choose a formation that best suits their choreography and strengths, thereby providing a more strategic approach to crafting their program.

The other options are more restrictive and do not align with the established rules regarding the No Hold Element's performance configurations, which focus on maximizing expression and skill level rather than limiting the teams to a single formation type.