Definition: Moving/pressing (to rise) up to the ball of the foot.
Explanation: A releve is used on beam and floor. When judging a releve, we are looking for the gymnast being high up on their toes. It is impressive to see gymnasts working high on their toes when walking on the beam versus walking on the beam with flat feet In compulsory routines Level 1-5, there are specific deductions for beam and floor for not finishing turns in releve and doing half and full turns in high releve. These are 0.05-0.10 deductions each time.
There is also a general “overall” deduction of up to 0.20 for failure to perform steps (when indicated) and *pivot turns (NOT major elements) in high releve position. If the rule book says you are supposed to be in releve, that is the expectation.
For Optional routines, for example Level 6-10, XCEL, there is an 0.05-0.10 deduction for failing to perform turns in high releve. There is also a general “overall” deduction for incorrect footwork throughout the exercise of up to 0.30.
Footwork could mean stepping on flat feet versus being on high releve.
*A pivot turn is a 180 degree turn performed standing high on the ball of the foot (releve), with the feet pressed together as close as possible (one foot in front of the other).
