What is the deduction for alternate repulsion from hands on all vaults?

The deduction for alternate repulsion from hands on all vaults is 0.2. This deduction is applied in cases where the gymnast does not achieve clean, effective hand placement and repulsion during the vaulting phase. Alternate repulsion can indicate instability and lacks the technical precision that is expected at the Level 10 standard.

Judges are trained to assess such deductions strictly based on the athlete's execution. A deduction of 0.2 reflects a significant but not catastrophic error that affects the overall quality of the vault. It indicates that while the gymnast is likely still demonstrating their skills, the lack of proper hand technique leads to a noticeable decrease in the performance quality.