Yeah, so are unnecessary ones, meaning those that are not specifically indicative of novice pilot proficiency. Advanced pilots are probably, more likely capable, but I've seen where some clubs put really unnecessary burdens on new pilots as a requiement to solo. Either they are to lazy to teach after the fact of solo, or they are trying to sabotage the novice's chances of qualifying.

Who cares if the guy can fly inverted. I've seen that as a requirement. It is not part of a novice's initial training. I can see, perhaps, a simulated dead stick from downwind, or upwind, or wherever, or a figure eight, or even perhaps an emergency downwind landing or some such thing.

DS.