As the reigning National Beam Champion, Tiraia Ballard has already proven she can thrive under the brightest lights. Her routine is built around a confident back handspring-layout two-foot series, along with a front aerial and side somi that she performs with remarkable control. Her leaps consistently hit full split positions, creating beautiful lines throughout the routine. What separates Ballard is her poise and precision. Every skill looks intentional, and her confidence on the apparatus allows her difficulty to shine. With a front aerial to two feet connection currently in development, her routine has the potential to become even more impressive in the coming seasons.