Deceleration phase: During the deceleration phase, the skier slows his landing to a stop. The athlete must maintain balance and control. Judges may apply a maximum of seven penalty points.
FIS: La Fédération Internationale de Ski, or International Ski Federation, is the international governing body for ski jumping.
Flight phase: During the flight phase, which typically ranges in time between five and seven seconds, judges may deduct a maximum of five points for critical errors.
In-run: Term to describe the part of the jump during which the athlete travels down the ramp.
K-point: The distance from the takeoff point that equals the height of the hill. The K-point for a large hill is 120 metres from takeoff; 90m for a normal hill. Points are awarded using the K-point as the benchmark. For example, a jump to the K-point is worth 60 points. Two points are added or subtracted for each metre over or under the K-point distance.
Landing phase: During the landing phase, judges evaluate the landing position, the stability of the skier and the positioning of the skis. A maximum of five penalty points may be deducted during this phase.
Large hill: A 120m-long hill used in competition.
Normal hill: A 90m-long hill used in competition.
Outrun: The flat grounds at the bottom of the hill where the skiers brake to a stop.
Takeoff: The point of the jump in which the athlete springs himself into the air the end of the artificial ramp at maximum speed.
Telemark position: The classic landing position with one ski placed in front of the other, lunging forward, and one knee bent toward the ground.
V-position: The V-shape positioning of skis, with the backs together and the tips apart, to enhance the amount of lift the jumper gets from air resistance.
