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By Amy Van Deusen, About.com Guide to Gymnastics

Poll: Do You Like the New Code?

Sunday June 8, 2008
We've had the "new" Code of Points in elite gymnastics for more than two years now. Many were very opposed to it because it effectively eliminated the perfect 10.0 for gymnastics, while others worried that a gymnast could fall off the apparatus and still score very high.

Though I like some aspects of the code, I think that it doesn't reward good form nearly enough.

Here's a very quick breakdown of the current scoring system. What do you think? Do you think the new code has been good for the sport?

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