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So bottom line is a judge can call a foul on a hand just touching the bar. Period The intent to steady or replace is not considered in any way. If the result is perceived as steadying that's it. It seems to me that the original intent of the rule was to stop cheaters like Volz and ? from perfecting ...

Yeah I figured once I failed to protest after the 30min from the conclusion of the event it was moot but for future rule changes or clarifications it shouldn't be so vague. My girl pushed the bar away and then pulled the hands back above the bar he said the bar flexed and then touched her hand. I am...

I have a girls who cleared 10'7 inches in the section meet who was called for volzing. The judge said that my vaulters hand touched the bar and steadied it. From what I have read volzing is a technique that requires considerable skill and technique. My girl is 110 pounds who curled around the bar an...