I don't mind as long as She can keep them accurate. Figure 8 (Florentine) flogging is not the easiest way to get a result. Many do it for visual effect, but when Someone can land them right, it works better.
I aggree this was a merciful session. Why were cushions in her second cage? Also, while at the cross she was standing on a soft surface. Perhaps she should have been standing on a tray of pebbles.