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Long Cycle Must Hit Rack Position

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IKSFA International Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Academy

After the overhead fixation, the athlete must return to the rack position before dropping into the swing. The athlete must hit the rack and not drop directly from overhead into the backswing.

Source: IKFF/IKSFA Kettlebell Competitions Rankings, Policies, Rules and FAQ (PDF, 21 pages). Developed by IKSFA President Sergey Rachinskiy & Master Coach Sergey Rudnev.

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