What deduction is applied for each additional hand placement during the Support Phase?

In the Support Phase of a gymnastics routine, each additional hand placement is subject to a deduction to assess the execution quality. The correct deduction applied for each subsequent hand placement is 0.10. This deduction is intended to reflect the loss of control and balance that accompanies the need to adjust hand placements during a skill.

If a gymnast demonstrates the ability to maintain a stable position without needing to adjust their hands, it indicates a higher level of skill and control. Therefore, each extra hand placement signifies a mistake and results in a deduction, which is standardized at this amount to maintain consistency across judging practices. Keeping this in mind, 0.10 per additional hand placement ensures that judges can accurately evaluate the execution and fluidity of the gymnast's performance during the Support Phase.