If a gymnast performs only one D acro flight in a balance beam routine, how does it affect the score?

When a gymnast performs only one D acro flight skill in their balance beam routine, it can significantly impact the overall execution score. According to the code of points, to meet the requirements for acro elements, especially at the Level 10 standard, a gymnast must show a variety of skills, including a minimum number of flight elements.

The performance of just one D acro flight does not fulfill the expectation for a balanced and challenging routine. As a result, judges apply a deduction for failing to meet the requirement that calls for additional acro flight elements. This leads to a deduction of 0.2 from the overall score. The standard deductions are established to encourage gymnasts to display a fuller range of skills in their routines, which is why only performing one D acro flight would lead to a noticeable score reduction.