Gymnastic balance beam moves can range from the easiest to the hardest and the most complicated. The most easiest moves are given 'A' ranking, while the most difficult one is given an 'E' ranking. Earlier, the beam was more inclined towards dancing and was composed of variety of leaps, walkovers, handstands, dance poses and rolls. However, during the 1970s, its difficulty level increased considerably with of tumbling as well as other aerial skills. This change was brought by the two pioneer gymnastics, Nadia Comaneci and Olga Korbut. From that time, the complexity of gymnastics balance beam moves increased considerably. Some of the basic balance beam moves include switch leap, front flip, back dive with a quarter twist, etc. Read more on history of rhythmic gymnastics.
The routine of the gymnastics balance beam is of easy as well as complex moves. However, time limit that is given to gymnasts at most gymnastic events is 1 minute, 30 seconds and they have to perform in this set time. If the gymnast falls during the performance, she has 10 seconds to get up and continue her performance. However, if she cannot, she will not be allowed to continue. Also, if she does not finish her routine within the set time, her scores will be deducted. Though the gymnast does not have to mention the routine she is going to follow, there are certain elements that have part of the routine. For instance, there should be a step involving a full turn in one foot, acrobatic moves in different directions including backward, sidewards and forward, two dance elements i.e. one jump, leap or hop with the legs and 2 flight elements. also very important for the gymnast to use beam during her performance. Read more on how to build a balance beam.
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