The trend of development of rhythmic gymnastics from the perspective of the 2013 version of international scoring rules
The authors analyzed 10 versions of international rhythmic gymnastics scoring rules officially published by FIG between 1976 and 2013, and revealed the following findings: 1)the cancellation of body difficulty moves in the flexibility category makes the classification of body difficulty moves more rational, not only facilitates referee scoring and audience understanding, but also helps event popularization and development; 2)the cancellation of body move sets specified for instruments provides a more spacious and free space of creation for move creators; 3)the adjustment of referee team responsibility makes the judgment of artistry of rhythmic gymnastics more scientific and rational; 4)move specifications are still major goals pursued by rhythmic gymnastics, the lifeline for rhythmic gymnastics to develop in a sustainable and steady way; 5)the restriction of the quantity of body difficulty moves in routines and the promotion of composite difficulties will greatly boost the innovation and development of composite difficulty moves, and provide a stage and space for talented athletes to fully exert their talents.