Updated problem of evaluating competitive composition leaves in aesthetic gymnastics due to new judging rules

The relevance of research. Currently, lifts in the competitive composition of aesthetic gymnastics are of the greatest interest to specialists, since they are a complex technical element that ensures the artistic value of the composition and its entertainment value. However, in the rules of judging competitions in aesthetic gymnastics, there is no system for assessing the performance of a lift based on complexity, difficulty and value, as when assessing all other technical elements. In this regard, the question of the adequacy of the system for evaluating lifts proposed in the new rules of judging competitions and the feasibility of its development is becoming relevant. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the need to develop a system for evaluating lifts according to the parameters of complexity, difficulty and value in a competitive composition in aesthetic gymnastics. Research methods. The following methods were used in the study: analysis of scientific and methodological literature, video analysis of competitive programs, and mathematical statistics. Research results. The analysis of the performance of gymnasts at the All-Russian competitions in aesthetic gymnastics from 2021 to 2023 made it possible to identify seven groups of methods for performing lifts in competitive compositions. Research has shown that after the introduction of new rules for judging competitions, the number of lifts performed in the composition has changed: balances have increased, swallow flights have decreased, lifts under the back, as well as half-turns into lifts under the back, and lifts on the hips are not performed. The need to perform lifts in a competitive composition ensures: unity and originality in movements and combinations; the presence of climactic moments; expressiveness and style; spectacular composition. However, the lifts performed in the competitive composition do not have a score for difficulty, complexity, value and are limited in quantity. This makes it advisable to make additions to the competition judging rules regarding lifts.