A fall on the mat involving the knee(s) or hips is scored as what?

A fall on the mat involving the knee(s) or hips is scored as what?

• A. Up to 0.30
• B. Flat 0.50
• C. Up to 0.50
• D. Flat 0.30

Answer: (B)

When you fall on the mat and land flat with the knee(s) or hips striking the surface, the scoring assigns a fixed penalty of 0.50 points. This “flat” landing indicates a loss of control that is significant enough to warrant a full half-point deduction, regardless of the fall’s height or height of the routine element. It’s higher than smaller deductions for less disruptive landings, which are described as up to 0.30. So, the best answer reflects that specific flat landing on the knees or hips carries a 0.50 point deduction.

When you fall on the mat and land flat with the knee(s) or hips striking the surface, the scoring assigns a fixed penalty of 0.50 points. This “flat” landing indicates a loss of control that is significant enough to warrant a full half-point deduction, regardless of the fall’s height or height of the routine element. It’s higher than smaller deductions for less disruptive landings, which are described as up to 0.30. So, the best answer reflects that specific flat landing on the knees or hips carries a 0.50 point deduction.