Toe-Ball-Heel Sequence

Applicable to Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Balance Beam and Floor Exercise only

Definition: During a step, or a transfer weight from one foot to the other, the movement should start by placing weight on the toes, continuing through the ball of the foot, and then finishing by placing the heel down. This is a toe-ball-heel sequence. The reverse sequence should be used when the foot is leaving the ground. 

Explanation: Judges may take up to -0.3 for incorrect foot form throughout the beam and/or floor routine. This is an overall deduction that is applied at the end of the routine.  Incorrect foot form includes flexed feet, sickle feet, failure to show lock positions when designated, failure to show turn-out, and failure to show steps in toe-ball-heel sequence.




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