Breaking Down the Elements--Pairs Short Program

The pairs short program consists of 7 elements that must be performed in a maximum time of 2 minutes and 50 seconds.

1. Any lasso lift take off (Group 5), minimum 2 revolutions by lady, minimum 1 revolution and maximum 3 1/2 revolutions by man

2. Double or triple twist lift, flip or lutz take-off only

3. Double or triple throw jump

4. Double or triple solo jump

5. Solo combination spin with only 1 change of foot and at least 1 change of position, both partners must achieve at least 2 basic positions for 2 revolutions, minimum 5 revolutions each foot, change of foot may be in form of step over or jump, change of foot and change of position can be made at same time or separately, may commence with a jump

6. Backward inside death spiral, when final death spiral position is attained both partners must execute 1 full revolution with man in full pivot position, lady must skate on a clean edge with her body and head close to the ice surface

7. Step sequence (straight line, circular or serpentine), fully utilize ice surface, partners should share workload and skate close together and to the character of the music, changes of place and holds, short stops and small jump-like movements are permitted.