I hope to find you all well.
As you know, FIG released the new Code of Points for the next Olympic Cycle (21-24) with some very significant news, which I would like to talk to you about.
I apologize in advance to Tumbling's colleagues, but as usual, I will not comment on this specialty, since I do not know enough and have no opinion. I leave that part to colleagues who are experts in the field.
Regarding the DMT and TRI, the news in terms of the structure of major competitions for seniors, are important.
On the one hand, in DMT, we now have a 2-part final (Final 1 + Final 2), with Final 2 having only 4 athletes. In addition, in all phases of the competition, the starting order is defined by draw, regardless of the scores achieved by each gymnast (except for final 2 where the starting order is the same as in final 1, for the qualified gymnasts).
If my understanding is correct, gymnasts cannot repeat routines in Q1 and Q2 (they can repeat elements but not in the same zone of the DMT). In the finals (Final 1 and Final 2) they cannot repeat elements either.
In resume, we have:
Q1 - 2 routines; Q2 - 1 routine; F1 - 1 routine; F2 - 1 routine. Total - 5 routine.
Another new is that the first classified in each group of Qualifying 1, has direct access for Qualifying 2 (or Final 1, depending on the number of gymnasts in the competition). The same happens with the first place in each group of Qualifying 2, who qualify directly for the final 1.
This can lead to significant changes in the strategy of gymnasts and coaches. In countries like Russia, or Portugal, for example, in which there are 4 gymnasts with the possibility of passing to Q2 (where they can only go 3) and 3 gymnasts with the possibility of passing to F1 (where they can only access 2), there will be a more intense internal competition. A gymnast, in theory less strong, can bet everything in Q1 (burning the strongest series) and fighting for the 1st place in the group, so that he is one of the 3 to enter Q2. I remember that the order of passage is by draw. The same can happen in Q2, where access to F1 is disputed.
On the other hand, the strongest gymnasts should be able to simplify their routines a little, since moving first or second or anywhere else to Q2 or F1 is no longer important, since the order of passage will then be defined by draw and the competition starts from zero.
It will be interesting to see how national teams from the strongest countries are going to be organized.
As for the Individual Trampoline, the change will be even more radical. The competition will have Qualifying 1 + Qualifying 2 (semifinal) and Final, as so far.
The big differences are:
1 - Starting order of Q2 (semifinal) and Final defined by draw;
2 - Qualifying 1 with two routines scored in (TOF, HD, EXE and DD) in which only the best will count. Optional 1 disappears and there are two attempts for Optional 2.
As in the DMT, the first classified in each group in Q1, qualifies directly for Q2 or Final, depending on the number of gymnasts. Also in Q2, the first classified in each group, qualifies for the final.
The question to ask here will be "What is the best strategy to use in Q1? '"
It will be preferable to go all out on the first try, knowing that we have a second chance if the first does not go as expected, or it will be better to bet on a safe first note, although not so high and leave the chance to try to "stretch the note" for the second attempt?
Is the strategy that makes sense for a top 10 gymnast in the world the same as the one that serves gymnasts who fight for a chance to enter Q2, but who know he has very short chances to enter a final?
And how is the internal game of the national teams that have 4 candidates for the final, but who know that only three advance to the second phase?
What do you think, friends?
I look forward to your opinions if you want to share them.
That hug
Helder Silva
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