The scale is a simple, basic gymnastics skill. It is used in both floor and beam routines. While it’s simple, it can also be upgraded from an “A” skill to a “B” skill and we will show you how, along with the 3 different types of a scale. Let’s jump into it.

Front Scale

To do a front scale, extend your leg out in front of you. To get credit for an “A” scale, you must hold your scale for 2 full seconds with your leg above horizontal. To do a “B” scale, go up into high relevé on your support leg.

Back Scale

To do a back scale, extend your leg behind you. Once again, you must hold it for 2 seconds with your leg above horizontal for an “A” skill. You’ll get credit for a “B” skill if you complete this scale with your support leg in high relevé as well, just like the front scale.

Side Scale

The last scale is the side scale. To do the side scale, extend your leg out to the side. Hold it above 90º for 2 seconds for an “A” skill and above 140º for a “B” skill, also with a 2 second hold.

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