What is the deduction value for lands with feet hip-width apart or closer but never joins feet (heels)?

What is the deduction value for lands with feet hip-width apart or closer but never joins feet (heels)?

• A. up to 0.10
• B. flat 0.10
• C. flat 0.05
• D. flat 0.15

Answer: (C)

Small but visible misalignment in landing foot placement carries a minor deduction. When the feet are hip-width apart or closer and the heels do not touch, the landing is still acceptable but not perfect, so it earns the smallest penalty: a fixed 0.05. This reflects a minor form issue without signaling a major fault in balance or control. Higher penalties are used for more noticeable faults, such as feet not staying under the body or heels coming together, which would carry larger deductions. So the most appropriate scoring for this specific foot-position scenario is flat 0.05.

Small but visible misalignment in landing foot placement carries a minor deduction. When the feet are hip-width apart or closer and the heels do not touch, the landing is still acceptable but not perfect, so it earns the smallest penalty: a fixed 0.05. This reflects a minor form issue without signaling a major fault in balance or control. Higher penalties are used for more noticeable faults, such as feet not staying under the body or heels coming together, which would carry larger deductions. So the most appropriate scoring for this specific foot-position scenario is flat 0.05.