Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference “Science in the Modern World” (January 19-21, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. - Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2026. - 203 p.

175 preserving vertical stability and becomes particularly relevant when performing elements with increased coordination complexity. To ensure stability in the relevé position, the athlete is forced to minimize excessive movements of body segments, which is achieved through reduced functional joint mobility and temporary “rigid” control of the musculoskeletal system. Such a stabilization strategy helps decrease the amplitude of postural oscillations; however, it simultaneously increases the load on the distal segments of the lower limb. In this context, the ankle joint plays a key role, as its stabilization ensures control of foot position and maintenance of the vertical balance axis. Balancing exercises are an integral component of both the training process at the initial stages of sports preparation and the competitive routines of highly qualified gymnasts. Systematic performance of such exercises contributes to the formation of specific adaptations associated with increased efficiency of postural control in complex vertical body positions. These adaptations create a functional basis for the stable execution of not only static balances but also dynamic elements, in particular turns. Quantitative assessment of the quality of postural control is performed through the analysis of center of pressure displacement parameters. The amplitude of its shifts in the frontal and sagittal planes reflects the intensity of postural oscillations during balance maintenance and serves as an indicator of body position stability. Lower values of these indicators indicate more effective stabilization of the position under conditions of limited support. In addition, an informative indicator of the functioning of the postural regulation system is the velocity of center of pressure displacement, which characterizes the ability of the neuromuscular system to respond promptly to short-term disturbances of balance. A decrease in the average velocity of such displacements is regarded as a sign of a high level of sensorimotor control and coordinated operation of regulatory mechanisms, which are crucial for the stability of performing technically complex elements.