Level 3 Vault--Handspring over raised mat (min. 32")

Question 1

Balk #1: run approach without coming to rest or support on top of mat stack

Answer 1

No deduction

Question 2

Balk #2 or Balk #3

Answer 2

VOID

Question 3

Coach standing between board & mat stack OR leaning against/bearing weight on mat stack

Answer 3

No deduction

Question 4

Assistance of Coach (1st flight, Support or 2nd Flight)

Answer 4

2.00

Question 5

Use of alternative springboard (trampoline-like/junior board)

Answer 5

VOID

Question 6

Performing incorrect vault (i.e. squat on, etc.)

Answer 6

VOID

Question 7

Gymnast never achieves vertical & returns to board/floor OR lands on mat stack between the board & hand placement (Considered incorrect vault)

Answer 7

VOID

Question 8

Runs on the board & steps up to mat stack or rebounds from board to rest/support on mat stack on body parts (??other than bottom of feet??)

Answer 8

VOID

Question 9

Insufficient dynamics (speed/power)

Answer 9

Up to .30

Question 10

Deviation from a straight direction

Answer 10

Up to .30

Question 11

Vaults without signal from Chief Judge; Chief Judge deducts from average of next completed vault.

Answer 11

.50 (CJ)

Question 12

Failure to maintain neutral head position

Answer 12

Up to .10 Each Phase

Question 13

Incorrect foot form (flex/sickle)

Answer 13

Up to .10 Each Phase

Question 14

Legs separated

Answer 14

Up to .20 Each Phase

Question 15

Legs bent

Answer 15

Up to 30 Each Phase

Question 16

Failure to maintain stretched body position: Arch

Answer 16

Up to .30 Each Phase

Question 17

Failure to maintain stretched body position:: Pike

Answer 17

Up to .50 Each Phase

Question 18

Staggered/alternate hand placement

Answer 18

Up to .10

Question 19

Alternate repulsion from hands

Answer 19

Up to .20

Question 20

Incorrect shoulder alignment (showing shoulder angle of less than 180 degrees)

Answer 20

Up to .20

Question 21

Arms bent in support

Answer 21

Up to .50

Question 22

Head contacting mat stack in Support Phase (includes .50 deduction for extreme arm bend)

Answer 22

2.00

Question 23

Additional hand placements (steps/hops on hands)

Answer 23

.10 Each

.30 Max

Question 24

Too long in support

Answer 24

Up to .50

Question 25

Touch with only one hand on mat stack. Chief Judge deduction, if at least 1/2 panel sees only one hand touch

Answer 25

1.00 (CJ)

Question 26

No hand contact on the mat stack

Answer 26

VOID

Question 27

Brush or hit of body on far end of mat stack

Answer 27

.20

Question 28

Insufficient length

Answer 28

No deduction

Question 29

Insufficient height

Answer 29

No deduction

Question 30

Landing Clarification

Answer 30

No deduction for feet maximum of hip width apart, if heels join (slide) together on the controlled extension

Question 31

Lands with feet hip-width apart or closer, but never join feet (heels) together

Answer 31

.05

Question 32

If entire foot/feet slide or lift off the floor, it is considered a small step

Answer 32

Up to .10

Question 33

Lands with feet further than hip-width apart

Answer 33

.10

Question 34

Slight hop, small adjustments of feet or staggered feet

Answer 34

Up to .10

Question 35

Steps

Answer 35

.10 Each | .40 (Max)

Question 36

Arm swing(s) to maintain balance

Answer 36

Up to .10

Question 37

Incorrect body posture on landing

Answer 37

Up to .20

Question 38

Additional trunk movements to maintain blance

Answer 38

Up to .20

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Up to .30

Question 40

Slight brush/touch of 1 or 2 hands on mat (no support)

Answer 40

Up to .30

Question 41

Assistance on landing

Answer 41

.50

Question 42

Additional deduction for fall after assistance by coach

Answer 42

.50

Question 43

Support on mat with 1 or 2 hands

Answer 43

.50

Question 44

Fall on mat to knee(s) or hips

Answer 44

.50

Question 45

Fall against mat stack

Answer 45

.50

Question 46

Failure to land on any part of the bottom of the feet first

Answer 46

2.00 (includes the fall)

Question 47

Landing in a sitting, lying or standing position on top of the mat stack after passing through vertical plane (handstand)

Answer 47

.50 + 2.00 = 2.50 | Fall on apparatus

Question 48

(IF upon landing with feet apart/staggered, then takes a step)

Answer 48

Deduct only for the step(s)

Question 49

Contacting the mat stack w/hands AFTER vertical | 1-45 degrees past vertical

Answer 49

.05-.50

Question 50

Contacting the mat stack w/hands AFTER vertical | 46-89 degrees past vertical

Answer 50

.55-1.00