What is the penalty for a gymnast failing to pause in arabesque during a rond de jambe on the Level 4 beam?

The penalty for a gymnast failing to pause in arabesque during a rond de jambe on the Level 4 beam is 0.05. This penalty reflects the importance of demonstrating control and balance in the performance of the skill. A pause in arabesque serves as a critical moment for judges to assess the gymnast's form and execution, emphasizing the transition and connection between movements.

The 0.05 deduction is appropriate for minor execution errors, such as a lack of a defined pause, indicating that while the gymnast may still have executed the rond de jambe, the failure to pause detracts slightly from the overall quality of the performance. This encourages gymnasts to focus on not only completing the movements but also executing them with precision and attention to detail.