As a coach this is a question I often get asked … as many parents find it hard to know why their child didn’t do as well as they expected to.   Gymnastics is a very subjective sport. A 2 degree bend can make the difference between a medal or no medal. A simple guide (for parents) to what judges look for.Please note that I’ve simplified things to try and make it easier to understand. When scoring a routine there are 2 elements to the score:The gymnasts total score is made up of add...