Landing of Elements & Dismounts

Question 1

Landing feet max of hip-width apart, join/slides heels together on controlled extension

Answer 1

No deduction for bar/beam dismounts

Question 2

Entire foot/feet sliding or lifting off floor to join heels is considered a small step

Answer 2

Up to .10

Question 3

Lands bars/beam dismounts with feet hip-width apart or closer, & never joins the feet (heels)

Answer 3

.05

Question 4

Lands bars/beam dismounts with slight hop or small adjustment of feet on landing or landing with feet staggered

Answer 4

Up to .10

Question 5

Lands bars/beam dismounts with feet further than hip-width apart

Answer 5

.10

Question 6

Arm swing(s) on landing to maintain balance

Answer 6

Up to .10

Question 7

Deviation from straight direction on landing

Answer 7

Up to .10

Question 8

Steps on landing (per step–max of 4)

Answer 8

.10 Each (max .40)

Question 9

Large step/jump on landing (approximately 3’ or more)

Answer 9

.20 Each (max .40)

Question 10

Additional trunk movements to maintain balance/control (UB BB dismounts & FX acro) *Apply to stuck landings with trunk movements to avoid steps

Answer 10

Up to .20

Question 11

Incorrect body posture on landing elements & dismount

Answer 11

Up to .20

Question 12

Squat on landing (hips even with or lower than knees)

Answer 12

Up to .30

Question 13

Lands acro element in squat, then falls

Answer 13

Up to .30 + .50 for fall = .80 Max total

Question 14

Brushes/touches apparatus/mat with 1 or 2 hands (no support)

Answer 14

Up to .30

Question 15

Support on apparatus/mat with 1 or 2 hands upon landing

Answer 15

.50

Question 16

Fall against apparatus or fall on mat to knee(s) or hips

Answer 16

.50

Question 17

Failure to land on feet first for UB, BB & FX saltos and/or dismounts = failure to complete a major element

Answer 17

Up to value of element + .50 for fall