In a stalder circle to clear front support, what is the deduction for excessive arch on upswing?

In the context of a stalder circle to clear front support, excessive arch on the upswing refers to an incorrect body position during the upward phase of the skill. When a gymnast exhibits an excessive arch, it indicates a lack of proper body alignment and control, which affects the quality of the skill.

A deduction of 0.20 is appropriate because it reflects a moderate penalization for not maintaining the ideal body position. Excessive arch can lead to difficulty in transitioning to the next phase of the skill and can influence the overall execution score. This deduction is significant enough to highlight the departure from the expected form without leading to a more substantial penalty that might be reserved for more severe errors in execution.

The penalties for other levels of arching are lower or higher depending on the degree of the arch, but a 0.20 deduction specifically acknowledges that while there is a noticeable problem, it may not completely disrupt the overall performance as much as larger deductions would indicate.