Level 1 Vault (Handstand, Fall to Straight-Lying Position)

Question 1

Extra kick up to handstand

Answer 1

.50 each

Question 2

Spotting assistance of coach after gymnast achieves hand support on mat stack

Answer 2

2.00

Question 3

Performing incorrect element (i.e. forward roll)

Answer 3

5.00/VOID

Question 4

Failure to keep ears covered by arms when moving into the handstand

Answer 4

Up to .20

Question 5

Additional hand placements (taking steps/hops on hands)

Answer 5

.10 Each (max .30)

Question 6

Incorrect foot form (flexed/sickled)

Answer 6

Up to .10

Question 7

Failure to maintain neutral head position

Answer 7

Up to .30

Question 8

Failure to maintain stretch body position in handstand: Arch

Answer 8

Up to .30

Question 9

Failure to maintain stretch body position in handstand: Pike

Answer 9

Up to .50

Question 10

Legs separated

Answer 10

Up to .20

Question 11

Legs bent

Answer 11

Up to .30

Question 12

Incorrect shoulder alignment (showing shoulder angle less than 180)

Answer 12

Up to .30

Question 13

Arms bent

Answer 13

Up to .50

Question 14

Failure to land in a straight-lying position on the back.

Answer 14

Up to 1.00

Question 15

Failure to land in a straight-lying position on the back. Ex: Gymnast lands on feet & steps off mat

Answer 15

1.00

Question 16

Failure to land in a straight-lying position on the back. Ex: Gymnast lands on her seat with 90 hip angle & steps off mat

Answer 16

.50

Question 17

Failure to land in a straight-lying position on the back. Ex: Gymnast lands on her back with an arch & bent legs & steps off mat

Answer 17

.50

Question 18

Gymnast makes execution errors above, then lies back to a straight lying position. *Execution deductions may be applied for the errors, while the gymnast is falling to her back (post handstand phase)
*Evaluation finishes when the gymnast arrives in a straight-lying position.

Answer 18

No deduction