Snatch
1. An initial/extra swing to start a snatch set is not allowed; you will be issued a warning for this
violation.
2. Knee dip/bend/undersquats are allowed but are held to the same standards as the jerk- elbow
fixation is required prior to extending your knees. If the judge sees movement in the elbow after
extending your knees, you will receive a no-count.
3. A brief, distinct pause in the overhead, fixed position is required. If the judge is unable to
distinguish a brief pause, you will receive a no-count.
4. The overhead fixed position is vertical; 90 degrees, perpendicular to the floor; straight arm next to
your ear and head, at minimum. If the bell is snatched to less than vertical, you will receive a
no-count; “10 o’clock” arm position will not be counted.
5. If your arm is fixed but not in a 90+ degree position, you will receive a no-count.
6. Many lifters are able to extend past vertical, which is allowable; the same standards apply; elbow
fixation and a brief, distinct pause are required.
7. No extra swings are allowed: at the beginning of the set or during the set.
8. Dropping the bell to the rack is a violation.
