Can somebody explain what this "SP rule" is and how that rule advantages one particular skater over others? (not just guessing but with solid evidences.)
This rule says that it is possible for a lady to do a 3axel as the axel type jump in the SP. Previously 2axel was required with no possibility of doing a 3 axel (btw would that 3axel just had been scaled as an invalid element?).
Some people claim that only Mao Asada benefits from this rule as she's the only lady currently trying to jump a 3axel. In my opinion it's not true since everyone can take the practise the jump, right? I think it was a wise move from ISU, since it may encourage more ladies to try to go for the 3axel in the SP.
Why so many feel the need to critize this change?