How about footsteps are also rewarded with 10% in 2nd half?I think then we'd have skaters trying all spins AND jumps in the second half, and having the first half used for footwork.
Do you really want skaters to do absolutely nothing for the first 2 minutes and then jam pack every single element to the last 2 minutes?Not only on jumps, but on every element of 2nd half. At least, a program will be less lopsided.
Why not just eliminate the bonus and add penalties for front and backloading?
Why not just keep the 10% bonus on jumps in the second half, but set a maximum number of jumps for the second half?
This, or only a certain amount of jumps actually get the bonus...
They are shortening the free, what are they supposed to do, cram everything into the last minute? ^^
I think the change is coming, too much complaining going on, especially now with Alina winning. Ideally they'll simply say, since they're cutting a jumping pass too, 3 jumping passes (so say room for all combos) get the bonus, or 4. That's it.
They are shortening the free, what are they supposed to do, cram everything into the last minute? ^^
I think the change is coming, too much complaining going on, especially now with Alina winning. Ideally they'll simply say, since they're cutting a jumping pass too, 3 jumping passes (so say room for all combos) get the bonus, or 4. That's it.
We should be scoring performances based on the quality of skating, elements, and program, not the amount of effort or stamina it took to do them. That is what is wrong with the second half bonus fundamentally. All other aspects of the scoring system (in name at least) reward the quality of the material presented--it doesn't matter if the skater took lots of effort or none at all. The second half bonus is explicitly rewarding increased ability, effort, or stamina, but not actually an increased quality skating product.
As a (ridiculous example) it takes a lot of ability to skate your entire program with your eyes closed, and demonstrates an amazing awareness of the ice. Should we give a bonus for doing that? Clearly, no, because it doesn't enhance the quality of skating we see.
The whole point of my post is to eliminate crammed jumps.......... :hslap: