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Gymnastics: Straddle vault Progression along the bench

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  • Two hands on top of the bench, two feet on floor astride the bench.
  • Starting form one end of a bench, swing arms along the bench to catch weight on straight arms, then straddle legs to land on feet on the floor astride the bench.

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  • Keep the head up.
  • Arms straight.
  • Move two feet together and two arms together.

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  • Starting from one end of a bench, swing arms along to step and transfer weight between hands and feet along the bench.

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