In artistic gymnastics, the ability to perform skills consistently and adaptively even under high-pressure competitive environments is a crucial challenge. However, how do elite gymnasts achieve such a high level of performance stability? What are the characteristics of Kinästhese intentionality for this stability? These questions have not been fully elucidated in research to date. This study focused on one former female gymnast who consistently performed the "Handspring forward on - stretched salto forward with 1 1/2 twist (540°) off" (Chusovitina) in national and international competitions. A horizon theoretical structure analysis was conducted on this gymnast's Kinästhese from the perspective of phenomenological movement theory. The analysis revealed knacks and their interrelated senses in each phase, including two "sense nuclei." Furthermore, the following characteristics of Kinästhese intentionality leading to consistency were identified: multiple knacks were hierarchically organized and supported the sense nuclei; knacks were modified without significantly altering the overall way of moving of the skill; when knacks could not work well, there was an intentional "affection" applied to them; and there was a latent Kinästhese intentionality for failing safely. The characteristics of Kinästhese intentionality leading to high level consistency identified in this study may contribute to the training of artistic gymnastics.
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