FIG FIG Competition Rules and Judging 2

Question 1

In FIG artistic gymnastics, what is a 'connection bonus'?

Accepted Answer

Extra points for performing skills consecutively that meet specific criteria

Answer

A connection bonus awards additional difficulty points when a gymnast directly links two or more skills that satisfy the FIG-defined connection requirements.

Question 2

In FIG women's artistic gymnastics, how many events make up the all-around competition?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

The women's all-around includes four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.

Question 3

What does 'neutral deduction' refer to in FIG competition scoring?

Accepted Answer

Penalties assessed outside the D and E panels for rule violations such as time or line faults

Answer

Neutral deductions are penalties applied by referee or line judges for violations like time faults or boundary infringements, separate from D and E scoring.

Question 4

Under FIG rules, what happens if a gymnast falls on a skill during competition?

Accepted Answer

A deduction of 1.0 is applied from the E score

Answer

A fall results in a 1.0 deduction from the Execution score, but the skill's difficulty value is still counted if recognizable.

Question 5

In FIG acrobatic gymnastics, the 'Balance' phase of a routine requires:

Accepted Answer

Held positions demonstrating strength, flexibility, and balance

Answer

The Balance phase showcases held static positions that demonstrate strength, flexibility, and partner balance.

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FIG FIG Competition Rules and Judging 2