Which deduction applies when a coach or athlete is on the floor during the routine?

Which deduction applies when a coach or athlete is on the floor during the routine?

• A. Flat 0.10
• B. Flat 0.30
• C. Flat 0.50
• D. Flat 2.00

Answer: (B)

When the floor area is supposed to be occupied only by the gymnast, any coach or athlete on the floor during the routine is treated as a disruption to the performance and safety. The scoring rule assigns a flat deduction of 0.30 points for that specific violation. This fixed amount keeps the penalty consistent regardless of how difficult the routine is or how many other mistakes occur, ensuring fairness across performances. Other potential deductions listed aren’t appropriate for this situation because they correspond to different infractions or severities, whereas this on-floor presence carries the 0.30 penalty. To avoid the penalty, the floor should be kept clear and any necessary guidance should come from the side or from a coach who remains off the performance area.

When the floor area is supposed to be occupied only by the gymnast, any coach or athlete on the floor during the routine is treated as a disruption to the performance and safety. The scoring rule assigns a flat deduction of 0.30 points for that specific violation. This fixed amount keeps the penalty consistent regardless of how difficult the routine is or how many other mistakes occur, ensuring fairness across performances. Other potential deductions listed aren’t appropriate for this situation because they correspond to different infractions or severities, whereas this on-floor presence carries the 0.30 penalty. To avoid the penalty, the floor should be kept clear and any necessary guidance should come from the side or from a coach who remains off the performance area.