beam deductions Flashcards
Failure to perform Acro elements in two different directions (Backward and forward / sideward)
0.1
If dismount element is the only forward / sideward or only backward element
0.05
Overuse of Dance elements with same shape
- More than two Wolf or Tuck elements with or without turn
- More than two Straddle Jumps, with or without turn
0.1
More than one 180° turn on two feet (pivots) with straight legs
0.1
Insufficient level changes throughout exercise
0.1
Spatial use: entire length of BB
0.1
Directional use: MUST show two out of three directions
• Forward / backward / sideward movements / non-VPs / choreography
0.05 each
Coach standing next to BB throughout entire exercise (CJ)
0.1
Overtime (CJ)
0.1
Warming up on mat after a fall (no warning) (CJ)
0.2
Failure to remove mounting apparatus / spotting block after mount (CJ)
0.3
Complete or incomplete exercise less than 30 seconds
2.0
Exceeds 45-second fall time
Exercise Terminated
Flexed / sickled feet on VP elements
each time 0.05
Deviation from straight direction on dismount landing
up to 0.1
Arm swings on landing to maintain balance
up to 0.1
Legs crossed during Salto dismounts with twist
up to 0.1
Lands with feet hip-width apart or closer, but never joins feet (heels) on dismount
0.05
Lands with feet further than hip-width apart on dismount
0.1
If entire foot / feet slide or lift off floor to join, it is considered a small step on dismount
0.1
Slight hop or small adjustment of feet or feet staggered (one foot in front) on landing of elements or dismount
up to 0.1
Hesitation during jump / press / swing to Handstand
each up to 0.1
Incorrect body posture / alignment during Dance VPs
up to 0.1
Steps on landing
each 0.1
0.4 max
Leg or knee separations
each up to 0.2
Trunk movements to maintain balance / control upon dismount landing
up to 0.2
Insufficient height on leaps / jumps / hops
up to 0.2
Insufficient height of Aerials / Saltos / Acro flight with hand support
up to 0.2
Insufficient split position (deviation from 180°)
Dance & Acro (when required) 1° – 20° missing
up 0.05 - 0.1
Insufficient split position (deviation from 180°)
Dance & Acro (when required) 21° – 45° missing
0.15 - 0.2
Insufficient split position (deviation from 180°)
Dance & Acro (when required) 46° or more missing
Lesser VP
Legs NOT parallel to BB in Split or Straddle-Pike Leaps / Jumps
up to 0.2
Insufficient exactness of tuck or pike position in VP elements
up to 0.2
Failure to maintain stretched body position (pikes down dismount)
up to 0.2
Insufficient exactness of stretched position
• Arch
• Hip angle (136° – 179°)
up to 0.2
DANCE: incomplete turn – Group 2/3 elements (with 360° + turn)
1° – 44° missing
0.05 - 0.1
DANCE: incomplete turn – Group 2/3 elements (with 360° + turn)
45° – 89° missing
0.15 - 0.2
DANCE: incomplete turn – Group 2/3 elements (with 360° + turn)
90° or more missing
Lesser VP
DISMOUNTS: incomplete twist – dismounts (with 360° or more
1° – 44° missing
0.05 - 0.1
DISMOUNTS: incomplete twist – dismounts (with 360° or more
45° – 89° missing
0.15 - 0.2
DISMOUNTS: incomplete twist – dismounts (with 360° or more
90° or more missing
Lesser VP
Insufficient variation in rhythm and tempo throughout exercise. Consider:
• Insufficient variation in rhythm / tempo in non-VP movements
• Lack of fluid connection / series of disconnected elements or movements
up to 0.2
Incorrect body posture on landing of elements and dismount
up to 0.2
Insufficient sureness of performance throughout exercise
0.2
Insufficient dynamics – Consider:
• Energy maintained throughout exercise (makes difficult look effortless)
up to 0.2
Large step / jump on landing
each 0.2
0.4 max
Bent arms in support - on any one element
up to 0.3
Bent legs - on any one element
up to 0.3
90° bend or greater = max 0.30
Squat on landing (hips even with or lower than knees)
up to 0.3
Lands Acro element in squat position, then falls
0.3 + 0.5
Insufficient height of Salto dismounts
up to 0.3
Insufficient extension • Open of tuck / pike body position prior to landing Acro elements / dismount
up to 0.3
Brush / touch landing surface with one or two hands (no support)
up to 0.3
Use of supplemental support
up to 0.3
Lands dismount in solid / loose foam pit (CJ)
0.3
no VP, SR or bonus
Support on mat / apparatus with one or two hands upon landing
0.5
Fall onto BB / off BB onto mat
0.5
Fall on or against apparatus
0.5
Spotting assistance during an element
0.5
no VP, SR or bonus
Fall after spot
0.5 + 0.5
Spotting assistance upon landing dismount
0.5
award VP, SR
no bonus
Fall / failure to land on bottom of feet first (Aerials / Saltos / dismounts)
0.5
no VP, SR or bonus
Never initiates Salto on dismount
0.3
Fall with simultaneously landing on bottom of feet + hands / knees:
0.5
award VP and SR
no bonus
Coach catches a falling gymnast on element or dismount
0.5 for fall ONLY
no deduction for spot
Failure to perform Group # 3 turns in high Relevé
each up to 0.1
Lack of precision in Dance VPs
each up to 0.1
Fail to land with feet / legs together on jumps / leaps to two feet
each up to 0.1
Two second concentration pause
each 0.1
More than two seconds of a concentration pause
each 0.2
Lack of tempo / poor rhythm between elements:
each up to 0.2
Body continues moving in line with BB, but arms swing between elements, and / or Legs slightly extend but do NOT completely straighten, and slightly bend again to initiate take-off
0.05 - 0.1
Torso/trunk deviation in line with BB with or without arm swing between elements
0.15 - 0.2
Slow, continuous connection:
no deduction
Support of one leg against side surface of BB to maintain balance
each 0.2
Additional movements to maintain balance on BB
up to 0.3
Relaxed / incorrect footwork on non-VPs throughout exercise
up to 0.3
Directional error on Gainer Salto dismounts off end of BB
up to 0.3
Incorrect body alignment, position, or posture in non-VPs throughout exercise
up to 0.3
Grasp of BB to avoid a fall
0.3
Third run approach to mount / touch of springboard without mounting apparatus
0.5
Lack of variety in choreography (poses, phrases, connections)
up to 0.1
Quality of movement to reflect personal style
up to 0.1
Quality of expression (i.e. projection, focus)
up to 0.1
