Breaking Down the Elements: Senior Men's Short Program

For the 2011-2012 season, senior men have 7 required elements in their short program.  The elements can be performed in any order.

1. Any triple or quadruple jump, immediately preceded by connecting steps or other free skating movements
2. Jump combination, double/triple, triple/triple, quad/double or quad/triple.  May not repeat either Axel jump performed or solo jump
3. Double or triple axel
4. Flying spin, landing position different than spin in one position.  Minimum 8 revolutions.
5. Camel or sit spin, with only 1 change of foot.  Minimum 6 revolutions each foot.
6. Spin Combination, with only 1 change of foot and all 3 basic positions or any variation thereof.  No flying entry.  Minimum 6 revolutions each foot and 2 in each position.
7. Step Sequence, straight line, circular or serpentine.