What is a "Hop on Landing" deduction in gymnastics?
The "Hop on Landing" deduction is taken for hopping on landing after a skill. Judges typically take 0.10 for it.
There was a small hop on the landing instead of a clean stick.
LandingsTypically −0.10VaultUneven BarsFloor Exercise
What it costs
The typical value for hop on landing is 0.10. Judges scale it by how noticeable the error was.
| Deduction | Severity | Typical value | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop on Landing | Small | −0.10 | Vault, Uneven Bars, Floor Exercise |
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, Floor Exercise.
How to fix it
Practice sticking landings into a deep-but-controlled position; strengthen legs to absorb without hopping.
Muscles involved
Primary
- Quadriceps: Front thigh muscles for jumps, landings, and knee extension
- Calves: Gastrocnemius and soleus for relevé, pointed toes, and landing control
Secondary
- Core: Abdominals and deep stabilizers for body tension and hollow/arch positions
- Ankles & Feet: Ankle stabilizers and intrinsic foot muscles for balance, turns, and pointed toes
Drills that help
Related deductions
Common questions
- What is a "Hop on Landing" deduction in gymnastics?
- Hopping on landing after a skill. It falls under the landings category of deductions.
- How many tenths is the hop on landing deduction?
- The hop on landing 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 hop on landing deduction?
- Hops are a step-sized deduction on every landing.
- How can my gymnast stop getting the hop on landing deduction?
- Practice sticking landings into a deep-but-controlled position; strengthen legs to absorb without hopping.
- Which events is the hop on landing deduction called on?
- In Stickd's rule set, the hop on landing deduction applies on Vault, Uneven Bars, and Floor Exercise.
- What drills help fix the hop on landing deduction?
- Standard Stickd drills that target the hop on landing deduction include Stick Landing Drills and Landing Correction Drills.
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