USA L-4 - Vault (2021-24)

Run: from a maximum of 60 feet
- Run slows down or insufficient velocity into hurdle, -0.1 to -0.3
- Improper arm position and swing action not complimentary to run, -0.1 to -0.3
- No distinct lift of front knee and extension of back leg
- Rhythm break during run (stutter steps) or insufficient stride, -0.1 to -0.3
- Acceleration of run to hurdle +0.1
Hurdle: Lift knees upward while body's center of gravity remains level and feet extend forward
to contact the springboard in front of the body
- Hurdle does not stay on level plane as knees lift, insufficient knee lift, -0.1 to -0.3
- Feet are behind the hips on the initial contact with springboard -0.1 to -0.3
- Arms overhead or arm swing not back to front, -0.1 to -0.3
- Body not at vertical upon completion of board contact -0.1 to -0.3
- Feet in front of hips on board contact +0.1
Front Salto Tucked
- Arms reach forward and upward above shoulders
- Hands grasp legs in tight tuck
- Distinct vertical rise from the board +0.1
Landing:
- Open to straight body prior to landing

* Red italicized text has been edited or commented from the original USA text.