For a choice of release element that is indirect to C, what would be the penalty assessed?

When a gymnast performs a release element that is considered indirect to a C skill, the appropriate penalty assessed is 0.2. This is in line with the judging guidelines, where an indirect release indicates that the difficulty of the transition or the way the element connects to subsequent moves does not meet the necessary requirements for direct connection and thus results in a deduction.

The deduction communicates to judges that the release element does not fulfill certain criteria expected for a higher-level skill connection, maintaining a focus on the difficulty progression and execution elements of the routine. Specifically, an indirect release might involve a less complex or less fluid transition that does not enhance the overall difficulty of the routine, justifying the deduction of 0.2 for that performance aspect.