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I wouldn't be that worried
At the biggest competitions (Worlds and Olympics), tech judges always tend to be more lenient, and to reward skaters in general.
2021 Nebelhorn Trophy: Women's Short Program
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At the biggest competitions (Worlds and Olympics), tech judges always tend to be more lenient, and to reward skaters in general.I agree it was outside, and the Flip seemed fine to me... However, I thought the +3T was under, and she got away with a 'q' call on it. I think it balances out, even if "incorrect".
This is true. However, there's something to be said about momentum leading up to the Olympics.
I wouldn't be that worried
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Yeah, that was my point, if you are looking you can always find a mistake here or there, but as a whole picture it's more/less the same.
I mean I guess. Still wish the calls were done with better equipment, but that's a pipe dream at this point.
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My personal opinion on that matter is that she needs to jump 3As in her short, and not playing it safely.
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We are on exactly the same page.
The flip call was puzzling. She was lucky to escape with a 3T "q" on the combo.
Big picture: Her presentation is improving in leaps and bounds, and her technical elements look reasonably solid. Her team looks to be taking a sensible approach. I'm pleased.
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I bet that's the plan going forward, since she was doing run throughs with a 3A in practice, but the goal here is to secure the spot. I'm sure we'll see it in the short in her GP events.
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I hope so. Landed 3A even underrotated will still get you more points than 2A, and better 'reputation' for sure. I mean, no one of these current skaters are not Caro, so
Yeah, I think she just needs to be careful on her combos at this point. The rest of her jumps are fine (even if she shouldn't be getting huge GOE), and her steps + spins are great. If she keeps developing with this SP, then the PCS should improve, too (and of course, if she's consistent, she'll get a consistency bonus, improvement or no).
I bet we'll see three 3a at Skate Canada and an attempt at a 4Lz. This comp is mostly about getting the 3rd spot.I hope so. Landed 3A even underrotated will still get you more points than 2A, and better 'reputation' for sure. I mean, no one of these current skaters are not Caro, so
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This comp is about one thing, and one thing only, for the US: securing Oly spots. Dazzling the world with your BV and jumps, not so much. Alysa will be a hero to the USFS for securing the third spot, and she can "go for it" in other comps.
Very smart thinking by her and her team
Very smart thinking by her and her team
Yes, at the big events. But not at Nebelhorn where the stakes are low (top 7 seems like a given).
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I kind of disagree with that opinion. The fact is (by looking at the scores) - even if she failed 3A in this competition, she would still be in first or at least get those three spots, so...
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Goes to Results page with some trepidation...
Kailani is currently in 4th! Hooray!
You go, girl! Go for that spot!
Kailani is currently in 4th! Hooray!
You go, girl! Go for that spot!
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Brendan in good shape, too. The Aussies showed up on Day 1.Goes to Results page with some trepidation...
Kailani is currently in 4th! Hooray!
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The Safanova v Kurakova matchup ended up beyond juicy. Safanova won 62.02 to 61.04.
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So, barring a legendary choke, the USA got it done.
Next question is how Lui does when she faces a higher level of competition, where she will not be the favorite going in. If she is able to beat a few of those opponents, then I may get on the hype train as well. But to be The Woman, you have to beat The Women of this sport first.
But it won’t be a bad thing to have another skater enter the upper tier.
The other +1 country, Austria, needs either a miracle or for their skater to learn a few quads in the next 2 days. Haha
But, we are pretty much guaranteed to have Mikutina there so all is right with the world after all.
Next question is how Lui does when she faces a higher level of competition, where she will not be the favorite going in. If she is able to beat a few of those opponents, then I may get on the hype train as well. But to be The Woman, you have to beat The Women of this sport first.
But it won’t be a bad thing to have another skater enter the upper tier.
The other +1 country, Austria, needs either a miracle or for their skater to learn a few quads in the next 2 days. Haha
But, we are pretty much guaranteed to have Mikutina there so all is right with the world after all.
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If they pull off great FS as well, I would consider this Nebelhorn to be the greatest clutch by Australian skaters in a long, long time. Brendan and Kailani literally pulled out the best skates they've had in years today. On the day it counted they stood up. I'm so freakin' proud of them and hope they convert it.Goes to Results page with some trepidation...
Kailani is currently in 4th! Hooray!
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Really disappinted in LIu. I expected far more artistically and technically. She may be first but a real disappointment. I was thinking she would challenge the Russians but this won't cut it despite Russia struggling in some ways.
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