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Gymnastics Judging Signals
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Rubbing two fingers together to signal a small deduction
Indicates a minor, technical deduction.
Arm touched to shoulder
Signifies a deduction for bent arms during a skill that requires straight arms.
One arm raised forward with an open palm
This indicates the start of an exercise.
Crossed arms in front of the chest
This signal often means that the routine is interrupted or terminated.
Arm swept horizontally at waist level
This motion is a deduction signal, often for lack of amplitude.
Two fingers tapping the opposite wrist
This indicates a time violation or overtime.
Thumbs down gesture
Indicates disapproval of a skill, often due to improper execution.
Waving a red flag
This gesture indicates that the gymnast has stepped out of bounds.
One arm raised with a flat hand then dropped to the side sharply
Signifies the end of the routine.
Thumbs up gesture
Indicates approval of a technical inquiry or a successful challenge.
Hand slicing the neck
Signifies a complete disqualification from the event or apparatus.
Judge placing a hand above the eyes, mimicking a visor
Used to indicate a visual obstruction or inquiry for a better view.
Rotating finger near the temple
Indicates confusion or that the gymnast performed the wrong sequence.
Judge making a 'T' shape with hands
Signifies a technical timeout or conference among the judges.
Judge patting the top of their head
Signals that the gymnast did not touch the head or part where the hand is placed during a skill where it was required.
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