Compared across 5 organizations. Snatch Rules category.
A single kettlebell is swung using one hand in a continuous movement from between the knees upward into the overhead position, achieving overhead lockout with fixation. Fixation is achieved when the kettlebell is in the overhead position and the arm, legs, and trunk are straightened. The legs and kettlebell should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body.
A single kettlebell is swung using one hand from below the waist to above the head in a single motion, achieving overhead lockout with fixation. The repetition starts from below the waist.
A single kettlebell is swung using one hand from between the knees to above the head in a single continuous motion, achieving overhead lockout with fixation. Both men and women perform snatch with 1 kettlebell.
A single kettlebell is swung using one hand from between the knees to above the head in a single motion, achieving overhead lockout with fixation.
The athlete swings the kettlebell in one continuous movement upward from between the knees into the overhead position and fixates. Fixation is achieved when the kettlebell is in the overhead position and the arm, legs, and trunk are straightened. The legs and kettlebell should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body.
IUKL/IKSFA/IKO: one hand change allowed in 10-minute set. IKMF/IKLF: unlimited hand switches. GSU: one hand change (following IUKL).
IKMF offers "Half Snatch" (double KB). IKO offers "Double Half Snatch." IKLF includes double snatch. Others focus on single KB snatch.
IKO/GSU explicitly prohibit the kettlebell from touching or resting at the rack/shoulder position during snatch.
Athlete Impact: Hand change strategy is critical: under IUKL/IKO/IKSFA you get ONE switch, so timing it is essential. Under IKMF/IKLF, you can switch freely, which fundamentally changes pacing strategy.
A single kettlebell is swung using one hand in a continuous movement from between the knees upward into the overhead position, achieving overhead lockout with fixation. Fixation is achieved when the kettlebell is in the overhead position and the arm, legs, and trunk are straightened. The legs and kettlebell should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body.
A single kettlebell is swung using one hand from below the waist to above the head in a single motion, achieving overhead lockout with fixation. The repetition starts from below the waist.
A single kettlebell is swung using one hand from between the knees to above the head in a single continuous motion, achieving overhead lockout with fixation. Both men and women perform snatch with 1 kettlebell.
A single kettlebell is swung using one hand from between the knees to above the head in a single motion, achieving overhead lockout with fixation.
The athlete swings the kettlebell in one continuous movement upward from between the knees into the overhead position and fixates. Fixation is achieved when the kettlebell is in the overhead position and the arm, legs, and trunk are straightened. The legs and kettlebell should be in line and parallel to the plane of the body.
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