What is the maximum deduction for executing a LA turn too soon in the support/repulsion phase?

The maximum deduction for executing a LA turn too soon during the support/repulsion phase is 0.3. This deduction is associated with a significant timing error in the execution of the turn. In gymnastics, precision and timing are critical to the difficulty and execution of skills, especially in the context of turns performed during routines.

When a gymnast initiates a turn prematurely, it can disrupt the flow of the routine and impact the quality of the transition into subsequent elements. Judges assess the execution based on established criteria for the timing of movements, and a deduction of 0.3 reflects the serious nature of performing a skill inaccurately but still allows for some leeway based on the overall performance.

A deduction of 0.4 would indicate a more severe error or multiple deductions combined, while a lower deduction would imply a less impactful mistake. Nonetheless, a 0.3 deduction specifically denotes that the gymnast has made a noticeable execution error in timing without reaching the threshold for a higher penalty.