Uneven Bars Execution Updated 7/15/133rd Run approach 0.50Additional trunk movements to maintain balance/control on landing of dismounts (Applies to "stuck landings" but using trunk movements to avoid steps) ^0.20

Bent arms in support or bent legs (90° bend or greater receives 0.30) (Maximum of 0.30 for arms & 0.30 for legs on any one element) each ^0.30

Brush/touch the landing surface with one or both hands (no support) ^0.30Deviation from straight direction on landing ^0.10Extra arm swings on landing ^0.10Extra steps on landing (maximum 4) each 0.10Failure to maintain stretched body position (pikes down dismount) ^0.20Fall on mat to knee(s) or hips OR Fall on or against the apparatus 0.50Fall/Failure to land on the bottom of the feet first on dismount No VP/SR +0.50Flexed/Sickled feet on Value Part elements each time 0.05Full support on foot/feet on mat during exercise 0.50Grasp of bar apparatus to avoid a fall 0.30Hesitation during jump to HB or swing to Handstand each ^0.10Hit on apparatus with foot/feet 0.20Hit on mat with foot/feet 0.30Incorrect body posture on landing ^0.20Insufficient amplitude of "B" clear hip circle (NEW Deduction) ^0.40Insufficient amplitude of bar elements (including releases - Except Clear Hip & Salto Dsmt) each ^0.20Insufficient dynamics throughout - Consider: insufficient swingful execution throughout exercise energy not maintained throughout exercise gymnast fails to make difficult look effortless

^0.20

Insufficient exactness of body shape: tuck or pike position each ^0.20Insufficient exactness of stretched position arch ^0.20 hip angle (136° - 179°) ^0.20 each time ^0.20

Insufficient extension of glides/swings into kips each ^0.10Insufficient height (amplitude) of salto dismount ^0.30Insuffiicient extension (open) of body prior to landing of dismount ^0.30Intermediate (extra) swing (Max of 0.60 if more than one extra swing following an element) 0.30Landing too close to the bar on dismount 0.10Large step or jump on landing (approximately 3 feet or more) 0.20Legs crossed during salto dismounts with twist ^0.10Leg or knee separations each ^0.20Poor rhythm in elements/connections each ^0.10Precision of handstand positions throughout exercise ^0.10Slight hop, or small adjustment of feet on landing of dismounts ^0.10Spotting assistance during an element No VP/SR/Bonus +0.50

Spotting assistance upon landing the dismount Award VP&SR/No Bonus +0.50

Squat on landing (hips even with or lower than the knees) ^0.30Support on mat with 1 or 2 hands upon landing 0.50Swing forward or backward under horizontal each ^0.10Touch/brush on apparatus or mat with foot/feet each ^0.10Under-rotation of release/flight elements each ^0.10

Chief Judge Deductions Specific to BarsCoach standing between bars throughout exercise 0.10Complete or incomplete exercise with fewer than 5 VP elements 2.00Failure to remove board/spotting block after a release element 0.30Gymnast exceeds the 45 second fall time Exercise TerminatedIncorrect padding (use of heel or hip pads) If the CJ notices the heel pads prior to the gymnast's mount, a warning must be given. However, if the gymnast wears the heel pads during her exercise (whether or not the CJ warned her previously) the deduction must be taken.)

0.20

Composition¾ Giant circle forward w/ or w/o a grip change 0.10Choice of elements Consider:

Failure to perform elements (circles, releases) both forward & backward within the exercise (around bar or BA axis of body) (9/10 only) 0.05

Lack of balance between elements with pirouettes & flight phase ^0.10Lack of variety of elements & connections ^0.10

Choice of release elements not up to competitive level (10 only) ^0.201 "B" & 1 "C" release element 0.202 Different "D" release elements No Deduction

Insufficient change of direction (9/10 only) - Two 1/2 turns are required ̂0.10No elements with 1/2 turn and 1 element with 1/1 turn 0.101 element with 1/2 turn and 1 element with 1/1 turn 0.052 elements with 1/2 turn No Deduction

Insufficient distribution of the elements Consider: Level of difficulty throughout & Most difficult elements in same section ^0.10

Lack of 2 bar changes (10 only) 0.20Lack of elements that achieve (or pass through) vertical (8 only) ^0.20More than 1 element before the mount (take-off from springboard) 0.20

More than 1 squat/stoop on LB, w/ or w/o sole circle, to stand & jump to grasp HB (10 only) each 0.10

Uncharacteristic elements each 0.10

Amplitude of Casts and SwingsAmplitude of Cast Deductions (Legs straddled or together) for ALL Opt Levels: 0°-10° from vertical "B" VP awarded w/ NO deduction for amplitude of cast 11°-20° from vertical "B" VP awarded w/ 0.05 deduction 21°-30° from vertical No VP awarded w/ 0.10 deduction 31°-45° from vertical No VP awarded w/ 0.15 - 0.20 deduction 46° from vertical and below No VP awarded w/ 0.25 - 0.30 deduction (maximum = horizontal & below)

^0.30

Amplitude of Flights to Handstand on LB 0°-10° from vertical No deduction Award higher VP 11°-20° from vertical 0.05 Award higher value 21°or more from vertical Award lower VP Amplitude of Circling elements, EXCEPT the Clear Hip Circle 0°-10° from vertical No deduction Award higher VP 11°-20° from vertical 0.05 Award higher value 21°-45° from vertical No deduction Award lower VP 46° from vertical ^0.20 Award lower VPAmplitude of Clear Hip Circle Only 0°-10° from vertical No deduction "C" VP 11°-20° from vertical 0.05 "C" VP 21°-45° from vertical No deduction "B" VP 46 - 89° from vertical 0.05 - 0.25 "B" VP 90° from vertical (horizontal) 0.30 "B" VP More than 90° from vertical (below horizontal) 0.35 - 0.40 "B" VP Amplitude of Body at Turn Completion for turns IN handstand ^20° from vertical No deduction 21°-30° from vertical Deduct 0.05 - 0.10 31°-45° from vertical Deduct 0.15 - 0.20 46° from vertical Deduct 0.25 - 0.30Amplitude of Body at Turn Completion for 1/1 turn AFTER HS & 1½ pirouettes ^30° from vertical No deduction 31°- 45° from vertical Deduct 0.05 - 0.15 46° from vertical Deduct 0.20 - 0.30