F. Tosses

(including tosses from the performing surface)

1. In all single-based tosses that land in a stunt all of the following rules apply:
1. The top person must on the original base.
2. The toss may not be directed so that the base must travel to catch the top person.
3. The top person cannot travel over or under another person.
4. The top person cannot be caught in a prone position.
2. In all single-based tosses that land in a loading position or return to the performing surface all of the following rules apply:
   1. Must be caught by the original base and a spotter who must be in position to protect the head, neck and shoulders.
   2. The toss may not be directed so that the base must travel to catch the top person.
   3. The top person cannot travel over or under another person.
   4. The top person cannot be caught in a prone position.
3. In all single-based tosses to a cradle all of the following rules apply:
   1. Must be caught by at least three catchers that include the original base, one of whom must be at the head and shoulders.
   2. The toss may not be directed so that the base must travel to catch the top person.
   3. The top person may not hold any objects (poms, signs, etc.) during the toss.
   4. The top person cannot travel over or under another person.
   5. The top person cannot perform any skill (twist, toe touch, ball-up, etc.) during the toss.
4. In all multi-based tosses to a cradle the following rules apply:
   1. No more than four tossers are allowed.
   2. Must be caught by at least three of the original tossers, one of whom must be at the head and shoulders.
   3. The toss may not be directed so that the bases must travel to catch the top person.
   4. The top person may not hold any objects (poms, signs, etc.) during the toss.
   5. The top person cannot travel over or under another person.
   6. The total number of twists cannot be greater than one and one quarter rotations.
5. In multi-based tosses that land in a stunt or loading position the following rules apply:
   1. The top person must begin with both feet on the ground. The bases can apply an upward force on any part of the body other than under the foot. The exception to this rule is the following:
      1. Switch Liberties are allowed.
   2. The top person must be caught by at least two of the original tossers and a spotter who must be in position to protect the head, neck and shoulders.
   3. The toss may not be directed so that the bases must travel to catch the top person.
   4. The maximum distance allowed between the highest point of the base and the lowest point of a top person’s body cannot exceed approximately twelve inches.
   5. The top person cannot travel over or under another person.
   6. The top person cannot be caught in a prone position.
   7. The top person may not land in a basket toss loading position.