Definition: A balance check is when a gymnast makes small, medium, or large movements in order to stay on the balance beam. Movements are usually side to side, but could also be forward or backward.
Explanation: The deduction of “additional movements to maintain balance on the balance beam” is up to 0.30. So, a small balance check could be 0.05-0.10, a medium balance check could be 0.15-0.20, and a large balance check could be 0.25-0.30.
Gymnasts can improve their balance by focusing on the end of the beam, keeping their core muscles tight, and keeping your arms in sync with each other. (Both of your arms should be doing the same thing in leaps, jumps, turns and acrobatic elements.)