The actual score awarded within that range is based on well you fly the element with primary consideration given to precise flying and clean execution. Thus, a basic interpretation flown very well may score 9. A more advanced interpretation might score 14 if flown equally well, but only 8 if flown poorly. The score for the non-compulsory parts of your routine is awarded in a similar manner. Increased technical difficulty may increase the upper limit of your scoring range, but execution will determine the actual score within that range.
More challenging interpretations have the potential to score more highly, if flown equally well.
Added to give a score from 0-100. The following list contains sample themes for this competition format. They are divided into 3 groups which broadly emphasise different aspects of flying. Squares A sequence of squares of increasing or decreasing size. Graduated Circles A sequence of circles of increasing or decreasing size.