What is the penalty for performing only isolated C salto or less difficult in a balance beam routine?

The penalty for performing only isolated C saltos or less difficult maneuvers in a balance beam routine is a deduction of 0.2. In gymnastics scoring, the execution of skills is crucial, and athletes are required to include a certain level of difficulty in their routines in order to avoid penalties.

In the context of balance beam routines, specific standards are set regarding the minimum required difficulty for skills required to demonstrate the gymnast's proficiency and skill level. When a routine contains only easier elements, such as isolated C saltos or lower, it does not meet the necessary difficulty requirements, leading to a direct deduction. The 0.2 penalty reflects the importance of incorporating higher-difficulty skills in a competitive routine as part of the overall scoring criteria, thus maintaining the integrity of the competition level expected at Level 10.

This deduction serves to encourage gymnasts to include more challenging elements, ensuring their routines are competitive and in line with the expectations at this level.