What is a "Flexed Feet" deduction in gymnastics?
The "Flexed Feet" deduction is taken for toes not pointed during skills. The USAG Development Program code sets it at 0.05 each time it happens (up to 0.10 per phase on vault).
Toes weren't pointed during a moment the judge was watching for line.
What it costs
Under the USAG Development Program code, flexed feet is 0.05 each time it happens (up to 0.10 per phase on vault). Judges scale it by how noticeable the error was.
| Deduction | Severity | Typical value | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexed Feet (Not Pointed) | Small | −0.05 | Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise |
Flexed Feet (Not Pointed): USAG DP: 0.05 each time (vault: up to 0.10 per phase)
These are typical values used for practice feedback. Official values come from the code your meet is judged under: USA Gymnastics — Rules & Policies, FIG Code of Points.
Where it shows up
Events: Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise.
How to fix it
Practice pointing through the whole foot at the barre, add ankle and foot strength work, and cue 'toes' on every landing and leap.
Muscles involved
Primary
- Calves: Gastrocnemius and soleus for relevé, pointed toes, and landing control
- Ankles & Feet: Ankle stabilizers and intrinsic foot muscles for balance, turns, and pointed toes
Secondary
- Quadriceps: Front thigh muscles for jumps, landings, and knee extension
Drills that help
Related deductions
Common questions
- What is a "Flexed Feet" deduction in gymnastics?
- Toes not pointed during skills. It falls under the execution category of deductions.
- How many tenths is the flexed feet deduction?
- Under the USAG Development Program code, the flexed feet deduction is 0.05 each time it happens (up to 0.10 per phase on vault); the judge scales it by how noticeable it was. Official values come from the USAG or FIG code your meet uses.
- Why do judges take the flexed feet deduction?
- Pointed feet finish the body line — one of the most consistently deducted small details.
- How can my gymnast stop getting the flexed feet deduction?
- Practice pointing through the whole foot at the barre, add ankle and foot strength work, and cue 'toes' on every landing and leap.
- Which events is the flexed feet deduction called on?
- In Stickd's rule set, the flexed feet deduction applies on Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise.
- What drills help fix the flexed feet deduction?
- Standard Stickd drills that target the flexed feet deduction include Pointed Toe & Foot Articulation, Beam Jump Series, Relevé Walks on Line, and Straight Jump Series.
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