If a restricted BARS element is performed, what happens?

If a restricted BARS element is performed, what happens?

• A. Add 0.50 to Start Value.
• B. No deductions or restrictions apply.
• C. Value-Part credit is guaranteed.
• D. Deduct 0.50 from Start Value, do not award Value-Part credit, the element cannot fulfill Special Requirements, and all applicable deductions apply.

Answer: (D)

Restricted BARS elements have their value downgraded in several ways to reflect the restriction on how the element is executed. When such an element is performed, the Start Value is reduced by 0.50, signaling that the element’s difficulty is less than its standard value. It does not receive Value-Part credit, and it cannot fulfill any Special Requirements. Despite that, all other deductions for execution, form, hesitations, or technique still apply as usual. This combination is why this option is the correct treatment for a restricted BARS element.

Restricted BARS elements have their value downgraded in several ways to reflect the restriction on how the element is executed. When such an element is performed, the Start Value is reduced by 0.50, signaling that the element’s difficulty is less than its standard value. It does not receive Value-Part credit, and it cannot fulfill any Special Requirements. Despite that, all other deductions for execution, form, hesitations, or technique still apply as usual. This combination is why this option is the correct treatment for a restricted BARS element.