What deduction applies if a coach assists a gymnast only during landing?

When a coach assists a gymnast only during the landing of a routine, the appropriate deduction is 0.50. This deduction reflects the significance of an uncontrolled landing, which indicates a lack of proper execution of the skill.

In gymnastics, assistance during landing is taken seriously because it suggests that the gymnast was unable to demonstrate the required level of control and stability upon completing the skill. Even though the gymnast may have performed the preceding elements successfully, needing assistance at the conclusion of a routine impacts the overall performance quality and safety, leading to a more substantial deduction.

Other deductions may apply to different forms of assistance or assistance given at different points in a routine, but a landing assistance that involves coach intervention signifies a more considerable failure to execute the skill independently, warranting the higher deduction.