Snatch Rules — Kettlebell Sport Competition Rules

34 rules in this category across multiple organizations. Compare how each organization handles snatch rules.

Double Half Snatch - IKMF Games 10 Min Ranking

IKMF

IKMF Games Double Half Snatch, 10 min, 2x24kg men. Open: MSWC 70/85/100, MS 60/75/90, CMS 50/65/80, National Rank 40/55/70. Veteran: MSWC 60/75/90, MS 50/65/80, CMS 40/55/70, National Rank 30/45/60. W...

Double Half Snatch - Open Division Ranking

IKMF

Double Half Snatch (2x20kg), Open division: MSWC 300/350/400, MS 200/250/300, CMS 150/200/250. Weight classes: <75/75-85/>85kg.

Double Half Snatch - Veteran Division Ranking

IKMF

Double Half Snatch (2x16kg), Veteran division: MSWC 350/400/450, MS 250/300/350, CMS 200/250/300. Weight classes: <75/75-85/>85kg.

Half Snatch Definition

IKMF

Unlike the full snatch, the half snatch is lowered from the overhead fixation position to the rack position before lowering for a back swing into another repetition. Available in both single and doubl...

Half Snatch - Men's 30 Min Half Marathon Open Ranking

IKMF

Men's Half Snatch 30-minute half marathon ranking (1 KB, Open division): MSWC 350/400/450 reps (32kg), MS 250/300/350 (32kg), CMS 200/250/300 (32kg), Rank 1 150/200/250 (32kg), Rank 2 300/350/400 (24k...

Half Snatch - Men's 60 Min Marathon Open Ranking

IKMF

Men's Half Snatch 60-minute marathon ranking (1 KB, Open division): MSWC 850/950/1050 reps (24kg), MS 750/850/950 (24kg), CMS 650/750/850 (24kg), Rank 1 400/500/600 (24kg), Rank 2 500/600/700 (16kg), ...

Half Snatch - Men's 30 Min Half Marathon Veteran Ranking

IKMF

Men's Half Snatch 30-minute half marathon Veteran ranking: MSWC 400/450/500 (28kg), MS V1(40-49) 300/350/400 (28kg), MS V2(50-59) 350/400/450 (24kg), CMS V1 200/250/300 (28kg), CMS V2 250/300/350 (24k...

Half Snatch - Men's 60 Min Marathon Veteran Ranking

IKMF

Men's Half Snatch 60-minute marathon Veteran ranking: MSWC 750/850/950 (24kg), MS V1(40-49) 650/750/850 (24kg), MS V2(50-59) 650/750/850 (20kg), CMS V1 550/650/750 (24kg), CMS V2 450/550/650 (20kg), R...

Snatch Hand Change (Marathon)

IKMF

In marathon Snatch: (1) Arm change can be carried out with a swing, (2) Arm change can be carried out with a two-arm swing and is carried overhead from a dead center only with one arm, (3) Arm change ...

Snatch Event Variants

IKLF

BOLT offers both Single Kettlebell Snatch and Double Kettlebell Snatch as separate competition events. Both men and women may compete in either variant. IKLF was the first organization to allow women ...

Snatch — Continuous Motion Requirement

GSUIUKL

Snatch must be performed in one continuous movement from backswing to overhead, without pausing or adding extra movements.

Snatch Definition

GSUIKMFIKSFAIKOIUKL

Snatch is consistently defined as swinging the kettlebell from below in one continuous motion to overhead fixation. Key differences are in hand change rules and double variants.

Snatch Execution

WKSF

Exercise SNATCH must be performed in a single fluid motion. Athlete should lift the kettlebell without stopping at the fixing position over the head. Swing down and uphill can only be performed once.

Extra Oscillation After Hand Change

WKSF

Extra oscillation (double oscillation) is permitted after changing hands, before first fixing with the new hand.

Snatch Fixation

WKSF

At the moment of fixation, the arms, legs, and torso should be loose (straightened), and the kettlebell and the athlete must stop.

Snatch — Free Hand Contact Prohibition

GSUIUKL

During snatch, contact between the free hand and the body, platform, or kettlebell results in a no-count for that repetition. The free hand must remain clear of all objects at all times.

Hand Change Rules

IKOIKLFGSUWKSFIKSFAIUKL

In snatch (10-minute set), only one arm switch is allowed during the set. The switch can be made at any time. Switching sides can only be done with a single hand-to-hand swing.

Snatch Hand Change (12 Minutes)

WKSF

In the 12-minute snatch, unlimited (free) hand changes are allowed.

Snatch Knee Dip Permitted

IKSFA

A knee dip is allowed during the snatch to help get under the bell, with the same fixation standards as the jerk applying to the overhead position.

Snatch Lowering

WKSF

After fixation, the athlete must bring down the kettlebell to perform a new raise.

Snatch - Men's 30 Min Half Marathon Open Ranking

IKMF

Men's Snatch 30-minute half marathon ranking (1 KB, Open division): MSWC 350/400/450 reps (32kg), MS 250/300/350 (32kg), CMS 200/250/300 (32kg), Rank 1 150/200/250 (32kg), Rank 2 300/350/400 (24kg), R...

Snatch - Men's 60 Min Marathon Open Ranking

IKMF

Men's Snatch 60-minute marathon ranking (1 KB, Open division): MSWC 950/1100/1200 reps (24kg), MS 800/900/1000 (24kg), CMS 700/800/900 (24kg), Rank 1 550/650/750 (24kg), Rank 2 600/700/800 (16kg), Ran...

Snatch No Free Hand Contact

IKSFAWKSF

Rules about body contact during snatch primarily address the free hand and KB resting on the body.

Snatch No-Count Conditions

WKSF

DO NOT COUNT when: 1) Movement is performed by press technique, 2) Lack of fixation, 3) Free arm or any other part of the body touches the platform, legs, or arm engaged in the hoist, 4) Free hand tou...

Snatch No Extra Swings During Set

IKSFA

Extra swings between snatches (swinging without completing an overhead lockout) are a violation. Three violations of this type results in disqualification and no count for the entire set.

Snatch No Initial Swing

IKSFA

An initial/extra swing at the start of the snatch set is a violation. If the athlete performs one swing after the START command, the judge gives the CHANGE OF HAND command (warning). If the athlete ma...

Snatch Must Not Use Press Technique

IKSFA

If the snatch movement is performed using a press technique (pressing the bell overhead rather than a fluid snatch motion), the repetition receives a no-count.

Snatch — No Rack Position

GSUIKMFIKSFAIKOIUKL

During snatch, the kettlebell must not contact the shoulder or rest in any form of rack position. If the kettlebell contacts the shoulder, the judge issues the 'To shift' warning command. Deliberate r...

Snatch Overhead Position

IKSFA

The overhead fixed position in snatch must be vertical — 90 degrees, perpendicular to the floor. The arm must be at minimum straight, positioned next to the ear/head. Positions less than vertical (suc...

Snatch Stop Conditions

WKSF

STOP is triggered when: 1) Kettlebell leans on the shoulder, 2) Kettlebell leans on the platform (oscillation contact excluded), 3) Athlete descends from the platform, 4) Kettlebell is left in the 'da...

Snatch — 'To Shift' Command

IUKL

If during snatch the kettlebell touches the shoulder (contacts rack-like position), the judge issues the command 'To shift'. This is a warning that the athlete has committed a violation. Repeated viol...

Snatch - Men's 30 Min Half Marathon Veteran Ranking

IKMF

Men's Snatch 30-minute half marathon Veteran ranking: MSWC 400/450/500 (28kg), MS V1(40-49) 300/350/400 (28kg), MS V2(50-59) 350/400/450 (24kg), CMS V1 200/250/300 (28kg), CMS V2 250/300/350 (24kg), R...

Snatch - Men's 60 Min Marathon Veteran Ranking

IKMF

Men's Snatch 60-minute marathon Veteran ranking: MSWC 800/900/1000 (24kg), MS V1(40-49) 700/800/900 (24kg), MS V2(50-59) 700/800/900 (20kg), CMS V1 600/700/800 (24kg), CMS V2 500/600/700 (20kg), Rank ...

Snatch — Women's Traditional Discipline

GSU

Snatch as a standalone discipline (not as part of biathlon) is a traditional women's event in GSU competition. Women use a single kettlebell with one hand change allowed.

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