What penalty is given for a failure to pause in a low arabesque position on landing during a Level 5 beam sissone?

In the context of gymnastics judging, particularly for Level 5 routines, the execution of a sissone on the beam requires specific attention to form and technique. A low arabesque position upon landing is part of the expected aesthetic and technical performance. The deduction for failing to pause in this position post-landing is set at 0.05.

This penalty is applied because a lack of demonstrated control and stability in the landing posture can impact the overall quality of the routine. Upon landing a sissone, judges are looking for a moment where the gymnast showcases balance and elegance through a brief pose in the low arabesque; without this, it detracts from the intended skill execution and presentation.

The value of 0.05 specifically aligns with minor errors, indicating that while the gymnast may have executed the sissone, a small oversight in form is noted. Deduction values escalate with more significant flaws in execution or technique, hence this minor penalty reflects the relatively less severe nature of not pausing correctly compared to other major execution errors.