Looks like my teammate on the US National Team, Raj Bhavsar, just added a new skill to the Code of Points.

From my understanding I thought that a new skill had to be done at either the World Championships or the Olympics to get it named but it looks like the rules may have changed.  From what I hear, it seems like a person can get a skill named after himself if the FIG (International Federation of Gymnastics) simply approves it.

Anyway, Raj successfully completed this never-before-seen skill at a World Cup competition held just recently in Moscow.  The skill was given an “E” rating.  From my point of view, a gymnast will need to be super quick twitched in order to be able to complete the skill.  Therefore, it’ll be interesting to see how many people will actually compete this in the future.

As for me, I think I’ll pass on trying this trick because I feel that I’ll completely miss the bar and wreck myself.  Major props to Raj though.  I’ve gotta say, it’s a really cool looking skill.