How much is deducted for an upper body clear hip circle that finishes at a horizontal position?

In the context of judging gymnastics, when an athlete performs an upper body clear hip circle that finishes at a horizontal position, it typically indicates a lack of amplitude or a flat finish, which doesn’t meet the expected criteria for execution. The deduction for this error is set at 0.3 points.

This deduction reflects the significance of maintaining a proper finishing position where the torso should ideally be more vertical as opposed to horizontal. Judges are trained to recognize such discrepancies in body position and deem them as a violation of the execution standards. In this case, conserving the integrity of the skill and adherence to the code of points is critical, hence the substantial deduction. The assessment also considers the overall execution of the skill and the adherence to the technical requirements, which is why such a specific deduction is applied.