How is the deduction applied when a gymnast performs additional hand placements on vaults?

When a gymnast performs additional hand placements on vaults, the deduction is applied at a rate of 0.1 for each additional hand placement, with a maximum deduction of 0.3. This means that if a gymnast has multiple hand placements beyond the required ones, each one will incur a minor deduction, but the total deductions from this specific infraction cannot exceed 0.3.

This scoring guideline is in place to ensure that gymnasts are penalized for excessive hand placements while still allowing for a structured deduction system that reflects the severity of the deduction. The choice of 0.1 signifies a relatively minor infraction, indicating that while it is not ideal for the gymnast to place their hands more than necessary, it does not significantly detract from the overall quality of the vault compared to more severe deductions for other errors.