Table 2. The first 5 phases of the snatch technique. The phases of the snatch Commentary The first pull From the barbell lift-off until the first maximum knee extension. The transition phase From the first maximum knee extension until the first maximum knee flexion. The second pull From the first maximum knee flexion until the second maximum extension of the knee. The turnover under the barbell From the second maximum extension of the knee until the achievement of the maximum height of the barbell. The catch phase From the achievement of the maximum height of the barbell until stabilization in the catch position.