Expectations for Exercise Construction
1.The expectations for exercise construction are those aspects of an exercise that define the essence of our expectations and
understanding of a gymnastics performance on each apparatus; such things as using the full floor area; swinging without stops; no repetition; etc. These are specifically defined for each apparatus in the appropriate chapter.
2. Exercise construction errors include, but are not restricted to, the following:
a) Large separation of legs (medium error = 0.30 p. E-Jury):
i. The gymnast may not perform elements with a separation of legs that serves no useful purpose or that detracts from the aesthetics of a performance. For example, on Parallel Bars a Stützkehre or a pirouette may not be performed with legs apart; on Horizontal Bar and Rings, elements may not be performed with a back-forward separation of the legs; on Rings, crosses, swallows, and handstands may not be performed with a separation of the legs; etc. Most elements permitted or required to be performed with separated legs are listed in the Difficulty Tables.
b) Repetition of elements
i. Repeating elements is permitted, but they cannot receive credit for difficulty or connection points. However, they are evaluated normally by the E-Jury.
c) Layaways, empty and intermediate swings (medium 0.30 or large error 0.50 = by the E-Jury):
i. An empty swing is a swing at the end of which no element is performed or no new support or hang position or grip is achieved (medium error by the E-Jury).
ii. An intermediate swing is two successive empty swings (large error by the E-Jury).
iii. Layaways are back swings in support or in upper arm support that simply reverse direction and swing back down in or to a lower hang or support position (also if accompanied by a grip change) (medium error by the E-Jury).
d) Lowering of Legs during any element to handstand or hold parts. The table below shows the deductions to be taken for lowering of the legs:
a) Large separation of legs (medium error = 0.30 p. E-Jury):
i. The gymnast may not perform elements with a separation of legs that serves no useful purpose or that detracts from the aesthetics of a performance. For example, on Parallel Bars a Stützkehre or a pirouette may not be performed with legs apart; on Horizontal Bar and Rings, elements may not be performed with a back-forward separation of the legs; on Rings, crosses, swallows, and handstands may not be performed with a separation of the legs; etc. Most elements permitted or required to be performed with separated legs are listed in the Difficulty Tables.
b) Repetition of elements
i. Repeating elements is permitted, but they cannot receive credit for difficulty or connection points. However, they are evaluated normally by the E-Jury.
c) Layaways, empty and intermediate swings (medium 0.30 or large error 0.50 = by the E-Jury):
i. An empty swing is a swing at the end of which no element is performed or no new support or hang position or grip is achieved (medium error by the E-Jury).
ii. An intermediate swing is two successive empty swings (large error by the E-Jury).
iii. Layaways are back swings in support or in upper arm support that simply reverse direction and swing back down in or to a lower hang or support position (also if accompanied by a grip change) (medium error by the E-Jury).
d) Lowering of Legs during any element to handstand or hold parts. The table below shows the deductions to be taken for lowering of the legs:
| Action by E jury | Action by D jury | Angular deviation from original position |
|---|---|---|
| 0.10 | - | 0 to 15 degree |
| 0.30 | - | > 15 to 30 degree |
| 0.50 | - | > 30 to 45 degree |
| 0.50 | No recognition | > 45 degree |