USA Gymnastics (USAG) Judging XB-XG Practice Test

In this vault phase, you’re expected to show an inverted vertical line from the hands through the hips during the jump to handstand. That straight, vertical alignment demonstrates control and proper body position as you transition into the vault.

If you instead perform a forward rolling action and don’t maintain that vertical handstand position, you’re not meeting the required alignment. That specific fault carries a 2.00-point deduction in Bronze 1B vault. The fall to flat back is a separate issue and would incur its own penalties, but the 2.00 here corresponds to not achieving the correct inverted vertical position during the handstand transition. The smaller deductions (like 0.50 or 1.50) don’t fit this particular fault.