Besttrick

Besttrick is a term used across action sports and performance disciplines to denote the most impressive individual maneuver performed within a competition, jam, or routine. It usually appears as a prize or as the highest-scoring move in a segment, emphasizing difficulty, execution, and style rather than quantity or duration.

Origins of the concept lie in action-sport judging, where athletes perform a series of maneuvers and a panel evaluates the standout effort. Over time, the idea has spread to skateboarding, BMX, snowboarding, parkour, and related practices, as well as informal practice sessions and showcases.

Judging criteria typically include the trick's difficulty and risk, the precision and cleanliness of execution, height or distance, flow and control, and the overall presentation or style. Safety considerations and the rules of the event may affect scoring, such as penalties for falls or illegal landings.

In competition formats, a Besttrick may be decided from a single standout attempt or from the best score among multiple attempts. Some events stage separate Besttrick rounds, while others embed the concept within a broader event.

Impact: The Besttrick designation rewards innovation and courage, can raise an athlete's profile, influence training approaches, and set trends within a discipline.