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Short Program Deductions (Singles)

These recommended deductions are taken from ISU Communication #1086 (dated 15-Aug-2000) This is still relevant for programs judged by the 6.0 System.

Jumps: 0.1 - 0.4; omission 0.5 Flying Spin: 0.1 - 0.4; omission 0.5
0.4 Fall on takeoff or landing 0.4 Fall
0.4 Less than required revolutions 0.1 - 0.3 Position in air not attained
0.3 Two-foot landing or takeoff 0.1 - 0.3 Less than required revolutions
0.3 Stepping out of a landing 0.1 - 0.2 Incorrect takeoff or landing
0.2 - 0.3 Rotation not complete 0.1 - 0.2 Touchdown of freefoot or hand(s)
0.1 - 0.3 Wrong edge takeoff
0.1 - 0.3 Steps not immed preceding jump Spin: 0.1 - 0.4; omission 0.5
0.1 - 0.2 Touchdown of freefoot or hand(s) 0.4 Fall
0.1 Only 1 movement preceding jump 0.2 - 0.3 Re-centering of spin
0.1 - 0.3 Less than required revolutions
Jump Combo: 0.1 - 0.4; omission 0.5 0.1 - 0.2 Touchdown of freefoot or hand(s)
0.4 Fall on takeoff
0.4 Fall on first jump Spin Combo: 0.1 - 0.4; omission 0.5
0.4 Two-foot landing both jumps 0.4 Fall
0.3 Step out of landing - 1st jump 0.2 - 0.3 Re-centering of spin
0.3 Fall on second jump 0.2 - 0.3 Less than required POSITIONS
0.3 Less than rqd revolutions - either jump 0.1 - 0.3 Less than required REVOLUTIONS
0.2 Step out of landing - 2nd jump 0.1 - 0.2 Touchdown of freefoot or hand(s)
0.2 Two-foot takeoff - either jump
0.1 - 0.3 Wrong edge takeoff Step/Spiral Sequence: 0.1 - 0.3; omission 0.4
0.2 Rotation not complete - either jump 0.3 Fall
0.2 Two-foot landing - either jump (one) 0.2 Pattern incorrect
0.1 - 0.2 Touchdown of freefoot or hand(s) 0.2 Jump of more than half turn
0.1 Three-turns between jumps 0.2 No change of foot (for spirals)
0.1 - 0.2 Stumble during sequence
Additional Deductions 0.1 - 0.2 Retrogression
0.3 Repeat solo jump / either combo jump 0.1 - 0.2 Less then three spiral positions
0.1 - 0.2 Not according to requirements
0.1 - 0.2 Extra or repeated elements Note: the execution of an unprescribed element  in place of a prescribed element must be considered as an omission plus an additional deduction of 0.1 - 0.2 for "an extra element" must be taken.
0.1 Illegal moves (deduct  BOTH marks)
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