Your gymnast is getting ready for the meet season and wants to work on vault gymnastics. It’s can be used in artistic gymnastics along with the floor.
A vault is a fast event in the gym. It may only last a few seconds so don’t blink! Seriously. Don’t blink!
Vault isn’t as simple as it looks. In fact, it can be quite challenging. I know that there have been many tears of disappointment from gymnasts who didn’t feel they did a good job or did not perform well.
Your gymnast approached you to tell you that she/he wanted a vault in her house so that she/he could practice. Do you feel confused about which vault is best for your home and what they are? I’m here to help!
Best Vaults For Home
Tumbl Trak: T-Trainer for Gymnastics
This equipment has many uses, which makes it great. The T-Trainer is safe to use for practice and will help your gymnast conquer his/her fear of the vault.
The T-Trainer is designed to be used as a vault table. It is cushioned and even shaped like a vault. The T-Trainer’s bounce will give your gymnast the feeling of a vault, making it easier to practice.
GSC Trapezoid Foam Vaulting Mats
Trapezoid Foam Vaulting box provides firm footing and stability that are essential for learning jumping, motor skills, and starting gymnastic routines.
Come with an original vaulting horse configuration, also you can use it as a spotting platform. The 4 primary-colored sections are held together by hook-and-loop fasteners, creating a single unit. Dimensions: 48″H x 48W x 36L.
Tumbl Trak Booster Block For Gymnast Performing
Booster Blocks may be connected side-by, end-to–end, or on top of each other. They can be used as training stations for vaulting, beam, tumble and spotting. The Booster Blocks are great warm-up and plyometric stations. When used with the Orbiter they can adjust for different heights.
There are many ways to use Booster Blocks in the gym: plyometric drills and height helpers, as well as spotting blocks. Most gyms have multiple Booster Blocks to help with different areas.
What is the vault?
A vault is an event in artistic gymnastics. Although you may think the vault is simple for gymnasts, it is actually more difficult than it appears.
Vault events are extremely fast. The vault event is extremely fast. You can’t blink and you’ll miss it all! If your gymnast begins competing in meets or performing on the vault at any time, I recommend becoming a “stare competition” champion.
Different types of vaults for your home
To be honest, it can be difficult to have a vault in your home. The reason I say “tough”? Because there aren’t many vaults that are legitimate and can be placed in your home. They are also very expensive.
There are many vaults available that can be used to help your gymnast improve. Below are some suggestions for you and your gymnast.
What are the components of the gymnastics vault?
A spring table is located in front of the vault. This allows your gymnast runs or jumps onto it to help her/him get the momentum needed to perform the skill.
“The table” is the top of the vault. Your gymnast will use this part of the vault to push off or perform a skill. The table is made of metal, but it has a cushioned and bouncy cover that will help your gymnast gain some power.
It is also designed to support the arms and hands of your gymnast. It is also angled to fit your gymnast.
What are the differences between vaults?
Five types of vaults are available, each one called a family and can be used by both men or women.
Men:
- Direct vaults
- Vaults with 1/1 turn during the first flight phase
- Vaults in Yamashita and Handspring styles
- Vaults that turn 1/4 to 1/2 in the first flight phase (Tsukahara).
- Round-off Entry Vaults (Yurchenko).
Women:
- Yamashita, Handspring, and Yamashita round-off with or not longitudinal-axis turn (LA) in the 1st flight phase.
- Handspring forward with/without 360deg Turn in the 1st Flight Phase, salto forward without/with LA Turn in the 2nd Flight Phase
- Tsukahara style vaults
- Yurchenko style vaults
- Round-off with 1/2 LA Turn in the 1st Flight Phase, salto forward with/without LA Turn in the 2nd Flight Phase (Khorkina style vaults).
Different skills for different levels are available to men and women. Female gymnasts at levels four, five, and six can perform vault front handsprings, while male gymnasts cannot until they reach level six.
Level three female gymnasts perform flatback handstands on the vault. Level four male gymnasts perform straight jumps on vault, while level five male gymnasts perform front tucks (landing onto stacked mats).
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Advanced Vault Drills
Even if you have advanced vault sport skills, it is still beneficial to practice the preflight. This refers to everything that occurs between the vaulting table and the springboard. With practice and time, you will be able to do most things off the vault.
Everything that happens after takeoff depends on the preflight. Everything that happens after you touch the table is called postflight. All skills are dependent on how you look. Your body shape and core engagement will dictate which direction you fly.
Once you have mastered a solid entry, you can use the skills that you already know on the floor – a roundoff back handspring layout for example – and incorporate them into your vaults.
Advanced vaults are characterized by what happens after the vault table has been blocked. All advanced vaults start with a Yurchenko Entry at the moment. However, you can always add a half-trick, such as Simone Biles.
Postflight Drill
This drill can be used to create a foam pit.
- The mats can be turned sideways so they are close to the one vault, but without gymnast touches.
- Do a roundoff back handspring onto the vault.
- Push off until your feet touch the mats. The tumbling mats will help you determine where the backflip will occur. They also allow you to separate the back tuck and handspring into building blocks.
- You can take the mats off and perform the flip straight out of the back handspring. It won’t hurt to fall, since you’re already in that pit.
The Vault Drill
This drill will strengthen the twist of the vault for Yurchenko. This drill will also help you locate the floor and how to land on it.
- Stand on the vault and face the direction you wish to land.
- Do a handstand onto the vault.
- Step down onto the vault and then jump off to perform a layout. You can do a layout again by starting with a half and then moving on to a full.
This drill will improve your body awareness and help you practice landing in a safe, comfortable area.
F.A.Q.
What does vault mean in gymnastics?
Vaulting, gymnastics exercise where the athlete jumps over a form originally designed to imitate a horse. The pommel horse (side horse) was once used in vaulting, but the pommels (handles), were later removed. Later, a cylindrical form was created specifically for vaulting.
What do gymnasts do on the vault?
The gymnastics vault is a feats that require skill. It involves a running start, jumping off a springboard, and using a stationary apparatus called either a vault or a vaulting horse, vaulting table. The vault, along with the balance beam, floor exercise, and uneven bars, as part of women’s artistic gymnastics.