What is an "Incomplete Turn" deduction in gymnastics?
The "Incomplete Turn" deduction is taken for a turn that isn't completed to the required rotation (under-rotation). Judges typically take 0.10 for it.
The turn didn't quite finish its rotation before landing or moving on.
What it costs
The typical value for incomplete turn is 0.10. Judges scale it by how noticeable the error was, and Stickd's rule set splits it into the severity levels below.
| Deduction | Severity | Typical value | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incomplete Turn (Minor) | Small | −0.10 | Vault, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise |
| Under-Rotation (Major) | Medium | −0.30 | 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, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise.
Skills where incomplete turn is common:
- Handspring Front FullVault
- Tsukahara FullVault
- Yurchenko FullVault
- Bar PirouetteUneven Bars
- Flyaway FullUneven Bars
- Beam Full TurnBalance Beam
- Dismount - Back FullBalance Beam
- Wolf TurnBalance Beam
- Double TurnFloor Exercise
- Front FullFloor Exercise
- Full TwistFloor Exercise
- L-TurnFloor Exercise
- Wolf TurnFloor Exercise
How to fix it
Spotting and relevé-balance drills; rep turns slowly to finish the full rotation before coming down.
Muscles involved
Primary
- Core: Abdominals and deep stabilizers for body tension and hollow/arch positions
- Calves: Gastrocnemius and soleus for relevé, pointed toes, and landing control
Secondary
- Ankles & Feet: Ankle stabilizers and intrinsic foot muscles for balance, turns, and pointed toes
- Glutes: Gluteal muscles for hip extension, jumps, and body alignment
Drills that help
Related deductions
Common questions
- What is an "Incomplete Turn" deduction in gymnastics?
- Turn not completed to required rotation (e.g., under-rotated). It falls under the execution category of deductions.
- How many tenths is the incomplete turn deduction?
- The incomplete turn deduction is typically 0.10, and the judge scales it by how noticeable it was. Stickd's rule set scores it by severity: Incomplete Turn (Minor) is 0.10 (small) and Under-Rotation (Major) is 0.30 (medium). Official values come from the USAG or FIG code your meet uses.
- Why do judges take the incomplete turn deduction?
- Under-rotated turns are typically deducted by the difference between attempted and completed degrees.
- How can my gymnast stop getting the incomplete turn deduction?
- Spotting and relevé-balance drills; rep turns slowly to finish the full rotation before coming down.
- Which events is the incomplete turn deduction called on?
- In Stickd's rule set, the incomplete turn deduction applies on Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise.
- Which skills commonly get the incomplete turn deduction?
- Stickd's skill data links the incomplete turn deduction to 13 skills, including Yurchenko Full (Vault), Bar Pirouette (Uneven Bars), Beam Full Turn (Balance Beam), Double Turn (Floor Exercise), Front Full (Floor Exercise), and Full Twist (Floor Exercise).
- What drills help fix the incomplete turn deduction?
- Standard Stickd drills that target the incomplete turn deduction include Beam Turn Technique, Turn Board Exercises, Twist Initiation Drills, and Beam Full Turn Drills.
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