What is a "Hit Apparatus" deduction in gymnastics?
The "Hit Apparatus" deduction is taken for feet or body contacting the bar during a skill. Judges typically take 0.10 for it.
The body brushed or hit the apparatus during the routine.
What it costs
The typical value for hit apparatus is 0.10. Judges scale it by how noticeable the error was.
| Deduction | Severity | Typical value | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hit Apparatus | Small | −0.10 | Uneven Bars |
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: Uneven Bars.
Skills where hit apparatus is common:
- Clear HipUneven Bars
How to fix it
Slow, spotted reps to refine body position and clearance so the body stops brushing the bar.
Muscles involved
Primary
- Core: Abdominals and deep stabilizers for body tension and hollow/arch positions
- Hip Flexors: Iliopsoas and rectus femoris for pike, leg lifts, and cast positions
Secondary
- Hamstrings: Back thigh muscles for splits, leaps, and leg curls
- Shoulders: Deltoids and rotator cuff for handstands, casts, and overhead positions
Drills that help
Related deductions
Common questions
- What is a "Hit Apparatus" deduction in gymnastics?
- Feet or body contact the bar during skills. It falls under the execution category of deductions.
- How many tenths is the hit apparatus deduction?
- The hit apparatus deduction is typically 0.10, and 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 hit apparatus deduction?
- Apparatus contact reads as loss of control and is a noticeable deduction.
- How can my gymnast stop getting the hit apparatus deduction?
- Slow, spotted reps to refine body position and clearance so the body stops brushing the bar.
- Which events is the hit apparatus deduction called on?
- In Stickd's rule set, the hit apparatus deduction applies on Uneven Bars.
- Which skills commonly get the hit apparatus deduction?
- Stickd's skill data links the hit apparatus deduction to 1 skill, including Clear Hip (Uneven Bars).
- What drills help fix the hit apparatus deduction?
- Standard Stickd drills that target the hit apparatus deduction include Pike Compression & Leg Lift Conditioning and Squat-On & Shoot-Through Drills.
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