What is the maximum deduction if body positions are not exact during a gymnastics routine?

The maximum deduction for body position faults during a gymnastics routine is indeed 0.2. This deduction applies when a gymnast does not maintain the required body positions during their elements and transitions. For instance, if a gymnast fails to fully extend their legs, maintains a flexed position, or does not keep a straight body line, these issues can be observed and evaluated by judges for deductions.

When the body position is not exact, the judges look for the severity of the fault. A deduction of 0.1 might be applied for minor discrepancies that are not significantly distracting or harmful to the overall performance, while a more significant difference could lead to a 0.2 deduction. However, deductions exceeding 0.2 generally involve larger errors or combinations of faults that are more pronounced than just minor body position issues. Hence, 0.2 is the maximum deduction for the less severe errors related to body positioning.