What is a "Step on Landing" deduction in gymnastics?
The "Step on Landing" deduction is taken for taking a step after landing a skill. Judges typically take 0.10 for it.
A small step was taken on the landing instead of sticking it.
What it costs
The typical value for step on landing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step on Landing (One Step) | Small | −0.10 | Vault, Uneven Bars, Floor Exercise |
| Step on Landing (Two or More Steps) | 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, Floor Exercise.
Skills where step on landing is common:
- Yurchenko FullVault
- Yurchenko LayoutVault
- Yurchenko TuckVault
- Flyaway DoubleUneven Bars
- Flyaway FullUneven Bars
- Flyaway LayoutUneven Bars
- Back LayoutBalance Beam
- Beam Back TuckBalance Beam
- Beam Round-Off DismountBalance Beam
- Beam Split LeapBalance Beam
- Beam Switch LeapBalance Beam
- Dismount - Back FullBalance Beam
- Dismount - Back LayoutBalance Beam
- Dismount - Back TuckBalance Beam
- Dismount - Double BackBalance Beam
- Switch Ring Leap (Switch with Ring Position)Balance Beam
- Back HandspringFloor Exercise
- Back LayoutFloor Exercise
- Back TuckFloor Exercise
- Double Back Tuck (Double Backflip - Tucked)Floor Exercise
- Front FullFloor Exercise
- Front LayoutFloor Exercise
- Front TuckFloor Exercise
- Full TwistFloor Exercise
- Split LeapFloor Exercise
How to fix it
Stick-landing drills from a raised surface plus leg and core strength so landings hold without a step.
Common corrections:
- Landing drills
- Core stability
- Ankle strength
Muscles involved
Primary
- Quadriceps: Front thigh muscles for jumps, landings, and knee extension
- Glutes: Gluteal muscles for hip extension, jumps, and body alignment
Secondary
- Core: Abdominals and deep stabilizers for body tension and hollow/arch positions
- Calves: Gastrocnemius and soleus for relevé, pointed toes, and landing control
Drills that help
Related deductions
Common questions
- What is a "Step on Landing" deduction in gymnastics?
- Taking a step after landing a skill. It falls under the landings category of deductions.
- How many tenths is the step on landing deduction?
- The step on landing deduction is typically 0.10, and the judge scales it by how noticeable it was. Stickd's rule set scores it by severity: Step on Landing (One Step) is 0.10 (small) and Step on Landing (Two or More Steps) is 0.30 (medium). Official values come from the USAG or FIG code your meet uses.
- Why do judges take the step on landing deduction?
- Each step is a separate deduction — sticking the landing is a noticeable scoring gain.
- How can my gymnast stop getting the step on landing deduction?
- Stick-landing drills from a raised surface plus leg and core strength so landings hold without a step.
- Which events is the step on landing deduction called on?
- In Stickd's rule set, the step on landing deduction applies on Vault, Uneven Bars, and Floor Exercise.
- Which skills commonly get the step on landing deduction?
- Stickd's skill data links the step on landing deduction to 25 skills, including Yurchenko Full (Vault), Yurchenko Layout (Vault), Yurchenko Tuck (Vault), Flyaway Layout (Uneven Bars), Beam Back Tuck (Balance Beam), and Beam Round-Off Dismount (Balance Beam).
- What drills help fix the step on landing deduction?
- Standard Stickd drills that target the step on landing deduction include Stick Landing Drills, Landing Correction Drills, Round-Off Rebound Drills, and Standing Back Tuck Progressions.
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