What is the score impact for having no acro flight series in a balance beam exercise?

In gymnastics scoring, especially at the Level 10 balance beam routine, the inclusion of an acro flight series is an essential requirement. This means that a gymnast must perform a series of acrobatic skills that involve flight, such as a leap or jump with a take-off from the beam.

When a gymnast fails to include an acro flight series in their routine, they incur a deduction from their overall score. A deduction of 0.15 is specifically assigned for not meeting this important routine requirement. This deduction reflects the significance of acro flight skills in demonstrating the gymnast's ability to perform complex movements and maintain a high level of difficulty and artistry in their routine.

The 0.15 deduction appropriately penalizes the routine while still allowing for other performance aspects to contribute positively to the overall score, distinguishing it from more severe deductions for additional faults or omissions in the routine. Therefore, having no acro flight series results in a deduction of 0.15, which accurately assesses the gymnast's partial fulfillment of the routine requirements.