Through Vault (Progression), Key 3 Through Vault Gymnastics

Description

• From a short run and hurdle step on to a spring board the gymnast dives forward to place hands, a shoulder width apart, on to a four section box.
  
• Keeping legs extended and the hips high the feet are brought inside of hands in a tuck position.
  
• The gymnast lands on the box top
  
• The support, standing to the side, places hands on to the shoulder stopping forward rotation.
  
• The gymnast tuck jumps off the box top.
  
• Gymnast lands on the floor with flexed knees and hips.

Coaching Points

• Encourage good flight on.
  
• Develop a high tuck jump.
  
• Head and eyes must be looking up.
  
• Support to give reassurence.

© Copyright Sportplan Ltd, 2011