What is the deduction for Additional trunk movements to maintain balance/control upon landing dismount?

What is the deduction for Additional trunk movements to maintain balance/control upon landing dismount?

• A. Up to 0.20
• B. Up to 0.20 UB & BB; Up to 0.30 VT
• C. Up to 0.20
• D. Up to 0.30

Answer: (A)

When assessing a dismount, judges look for control on the landing. If a gymnast touches down and must move the trunk to regain balance, that indicates a minor lapse in control. The rule assigns a small deduction for these additional trunk movements, capped at 0.20 points. This keeps the penalty proportional to the amount of balance loss without over-penalizing the dismount. So the best answer reflects the standard small deduction for extra trunk adjustments after landing, up to 0.20 points. The other options suggest higher penalties or apparatus-specific differences that don’t apply to this particular deduction category.

When assessing a dismount, judges look for control on the landing. If a gymnast touches down and must move the trunk to regain balance, that indicates a minor lapse in control. The rule assigns a small deduction for these additional trunk movements, capped at 0.20 points. This keeps the penalty proportional to the amount of balance loss without over-penalizing the dismount.

So the best answer reflects the standard small deduction for extra trunk adjustments after landing, up to 0.20 points. The other options suggest higher penalties or apparatus-specific differences that don’t apply to this particular deduction category.