Yes, it was a well disguised step-out. But most of us watching could see that it was a step-out, so surely the judges could have as well?
Not that it's such a huge deal point-wise. I wouldn't have argued for more than -.5 to -1 GOE, and the 2A is not an especially high-scoring jump.
Still surprised by her total score, though, just thinking about the little problems here and there, no 3R, three 2A's.
Anyway, I don't want to belabor the point. It was a very enjoyable performance, and I love the choreography and the music and the costume. And it was a very well deserved first place.
Let's see how all these skaters get scored when they are set against each other in GPF and WC: Yu-na, Joannie, Mao, Miki...
I feel bad for Miki, actually. She's skating a lot better than last season, but her scores aren't really reflecting that.
Not that it's such a huge deal point-wise. I wouldn't have argued for more than -.5 to -1 GOE, and the 2A is not an especially high-scoring jump.
Still surprised by her total score, though, just thinking about the little problems here and there, no 3R, three 2A's.
Anyway, I don't want to belabor the point. It was a very enjoyable performance, and I love the choreography and the music and the costume. And it was a very well deserved first place.
Let's see how all these skaters get scored when they are set against each other in GPF and WC: Yu-na, Joannie, Mao, Miki...
I feel bad for Miki, actually. She's skating a lot better than last season, but her scores aren't really reflecting that.