How much is deducted if the acro elements are not up to competition level with a 2 element series that includes a minimum of one D/E flight?

When evaluating an acrobatic series in gymnastics, particularly at competition levels, the execution and difficulty of the elements play a crucial role in scoring. In this case, the specific requirement that at least one of the elements in the two-element series must include a flight skill rated D or E establishes a benchmark for skill progression.

If the acro elements performed do not meet the competition level expectations, generally a deduction is warranted. However, if the two-element series meets all other requirements but the flight skill does not reach a D or E level (for example, if it is a simpler maneuver that is not as complex in execution), it can lead to a situation where no deduction is made. This usually applies when the gymnast still completes the series in an acceptable form and fulfills the basic criteria, even if the complexity is less than required.

Therefore, the correct deduction amount in this context is zero since the basic requirements for the element series are still satisfied even if the difficulty does not meet the standard D/E criteria. This reflects the judgment aspect of gymnastics, where a nuanced understanding of the performance determines the scoring outcome.