The rope is traditionally made of hemp or synthetic materials, with length tailored to the gymnast’s height. It’s used for skipping, jumps, swings, figure-eights, and more.

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Historically one of the original FIG recognised apparatuses alongside hoop and ball it has since been phased out of senior individual events but still appears in junior group routines.

Made of plastic or wood, with an inner diameter of 80–90 cm and a minimum weight of 300g.

Hoop routines include rolls, rotations around the hand or body, passing through, swings, throws, and catches. The hoop’s circular shape encourages large, sweeping movements and dramatic floor patterns.

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Made of rubber or synthetic material, the ball is smooth, 18–20 cm in diameter, and must weigh at least 400g.

Routines showcase rolling the ball across the body, bouncing, throwing, catching, and balancing all while maintaining fluid, continuous movement. The ball highlights grace, body control, and seamless integration with dance elements.

A 6 m (senior) or 5 m (junior) satin ribbon attached to a stick (50–60 cm). Routines feature spirals, snakes, swings, throws, and big figure-eight movements.

The ribbon creates continuous, flowing patterns and requires constant motion to avoid tangling. It highlights artistry, musicality, and expression.

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A pair of small, tapered batons (each 40–50 cm long, weighing at least 150g), usually made of wood or synthetic material.

Club routines feature intricate mills, swings, tapping, asymmetric movements, throws, and catches. They demand high precision, ambidexterity, and rhythm.

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Also known as floor exercise (FX) in rhythmic gymnastics, this involves pure body movement without apparatus.

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Routines rely on leaps, balances, pivots, and dance steps to interpret the music. Freehand highlights the gymnast’s artistry, expression, and technical fundamentals, and is mainly used in younger age categories and beginner competitions.