deductions for optionals

[gymgramma]

what is the deduction if a coach takes a positon to "spot" an optional gymnast, but doesn't actually spot or touch the gymnast?

 

[ZJsMom]

I thought it was the same as compulsories, i.e., no deduction if he doesn't actually touch the gymnast, but I'd be interested to have a coach or judge confirm that.

 

[gym law mom]

I've never seen a deduction for a coach moving close to the gymnast for safety when they're doing a tough skill such as a bar release/dismount, vault or acro skill on floor. Last year, my gymmie would usually have 2 coaches out on the floor during her bar routine---1 would move the springboard and adjust the landing mat after her mount(she jumped to high bar) and then would stay there as a "precaution" on her flyaway. The other would position themselves by the low bar since she did a bail---never any need for them, but I think it made the coach feel better. No deductions ever given.

 

[bookworm]

That's true..if the coach doesn't touch (or spot) you, there's no deduction..my daughter's coach stands by the low bar as she does her shootover and then walks away...no deductions

 

[CoachTodd]

On what event?
Bar of beam you are fine. If the coach comes onto the floor during a routine you lose a point at level 7 and up. If the coach stands between the spring board and the vault table you can also lose a point for level 7 and up.