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Gymnastics: Face Vault (Progression)

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  • From a short run into hurdle step jump off spring board placing the left hand on the near edge and the right hand on the far edge of a three section box.
  • Fingers must point down with thumbs on the box top.
  • Jump into a pike position, with hips as high as posible over the hands, taking the body weight on extended arms.
  • Transfer weight across the box to land with flexed knees and hips.

    • COACHING POINTS

  • Aim to achieve flight on and off of the box.
  • Aim for high hips keeping the arms extended.
  • Move the spring board back as the gymnasts progress.

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    Gate Vault | Key 3 Face Vault

    Gate Vault:

  • From a short run into hurdle step jump off spring board placing hands forward, a shoulder width apart, on a three section box.
  • Fingers must point forwards.
  • Jump, with hips as high as possible, bringing extended legs to the side of the arms
  • Transfer weight across the box to land facing forwards with flexed knees and hips.

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    Face Vault Straight | Key 3 Face Vault

    Face Vault Straight:

  • Using a cross box and spring board take a three step run up and hurdle step on to spring board.
  • Lift gaining flight on to box.
  • Place right hand on far edge of the box and left hand on the near edge with fingers pointing outwards.
  • Keep legs extended with hips above shoulders.
  • Bring hips to right side of arms.
  • Keep legs extended to land facing sideways to the left.

    • Key 3 Face Vault
    Face Vault | Key 3 Face Vault

    Face Vault:

  • Using a cross box and spring board take a three step run up and hurdle step on to spring board.
  • Lift gaining flight on to box.
  • Place right hand on far edge of the box and left hand on the near edge with fingers pointing outwards.
  • Tuck with hips above shoulders.
  • Bring hips to the right side of arms
  • Extend legs to land facing sideways to the left.

    • Key 3 Face Vault
    Face Vault (Support) | Key 3 Face Vault

    Face Vault (Support):

  • Gymnast performs Face Vault over a two section box from a short run up.
  • Support sits on the box on the side of the gymnasts back and head.
  • The support holds the (left)shoulder and offers lift and security aiding the gymnast on to their feet.

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