How much should be deducted for brushing or hitting the body on the table during post flight?

The appropriate deduction for brushing or hitting the body on the table during post-flight is up to 0.2. This standard reflects the guidelines used in gymnastics judging, which aim to assess the degree of error while maintaining consistency across various performances.

Brushing or hitting the table indicates a lack of control or precision in the execution of the skill. A deduction of 0.2 is significant but still allows for consideration of the overall quality of the routine. This choice aligns with how deductions are applied for minor errors, showing that while the error affects the performance, it is not the most severe type of mistake.

Understanding this standard helps judges maintain fairness in scoring while also communicating to gymnasts the importance of body control during their routines. The rationale for the specific deduction amount reflects the balance between recognizing the error's impact without overly penalizing the gymnast for less severe mistakes.