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E-Jury deductions

These deductions are to be applied on all apparatus and Floor Exercise by the E-Jury when the corresponding error is made. See Sections 10 to 15 for additional errors and deductions specific to each apparatus.
ErrorSmall 0.1Medium 0.3Large 0.5
Non-distinct positions (tuck, pike, straight). âš« âš« âš«
Adjust or correct hand or grip position each time. âš«
Walking in handstand or hopping (each step or hop). âš«
Touching apparatus or floor with legs or feet. âš«
Hitting apparatus or floor. âš«
Gymnast touched but not assisted by spotter during an exercise. âš«
Interruption of exercise without fall. âš«
Bent arms, bent legs or legs apart. âš« âš« âš«
Poor posture or body position or postural corrections in end positions. âš« âš«
Saltos with knees or legs apart. ≤ shoulder width > shoulder width ⚫
Legs apart on landing. ≤ shoulder width > shoulder width ⚫
Unsteadiness, minor adjustment of feet, or excessive arm swings on landing. âš«
Loss of balance during any landing with no fall or hand support. (Maximum -1.0 total for steps and hops). âš«
Large step or large hop or touching the mat with 1 or 2 hands âš«
Fall or support with 1 or 2 hands during any landing. âš«
Fall during any landing without feet contacting mat first. and non –recognition by the D-Jury ⚫
Atypical straddle. âš«
Other aesthetic errors. âš« âš« âš«


ErrorSmall 0.1Medium 0.3Large 0.5
Deviations in swings to or through handstand or in circle elements. >15° - 30° >30° - 45° >45°and NR
Angular deviations from perfect hold positions. >5° - 20° >20° - 45° >45° and NR
Press from poorly held positions. deductions equivalent to those for the hold position are repeated
Incomplete twists. up to 30° >30° - 60° >60° - 90°
Lack of height or amplitude on salto and flight elements. âš« âš«
Additional or intermediate hand support. âš«
Strength with swing and vice versa. (SEE RINGS) âš« âš« âš«
Duration of hold parts (2 sec.). less 2 sec. no stop and NR
Interruption in upward movement. âš« âš«
Lowering of legs on any element to handstand or hold parts. 0 - 15° >15° - 30° >30° - 45°
Unsteadiness in or fall from handstand. âš« swing or big disturbance
Fall from or onto apparatus. 1.00
Intermediate swing or layaway. half or layaway full Full swing
Assistance by spotter in the completion of an element. 1.00 and NR
Lack of extension in preparation for landing. âš« âš«
Other technical errors âš« âš« âš«