The video I used for my Vaulting Lecture for Judges at the NAWGJ conference in NJ
and just for fun
Vaulting Bridge Notes
Building a BRIDGE between compulsory and Optional Vaulting
Developing Vault
a bridge from handsprings to optional vaults
Tony Retrosi
Atlantic Gymnastics Training Centers
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GYM MOMENTUM
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The Problem
Handspring vault –
The better you get at the compulsory handspring vault the better you get at NOT flipping.
USA Level 3-7
Compulsory Program
FORM AND EXECUTION
REINFORCEMENT OF BASIC SKILLS
GOOD PROGRESSION
LEARN HOW TO COMPETE!!
MONTHLY TUITION!
Good and Bad
GOOD
Run
board position
block (pop)
Landing
BAD
Non flipping
so competitive at compulsory levels it could set you back
Have A Plan
What drills and when?
What drills to continue?
When to introduce new entry?
How much time to spend?
How will the effect their score?
Atlantic Philosophy
Competition is good. You need to know how to WIN and how to lose.
Have the skill level BEFORE you reach that level of competition.
You are either getting better or getting worse. There is no staying the same.
BE VERY CLEAR WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS
LEVEL 4: HANDSPRING VAULT
LEVEL 5: HANDSPRING OVER TABLE TO STAND ON 2, 8 inch MATS.
LEVEL 6: HANDSPRING OVER TABLE TO STAND ON FAT MAT. TSUK/ YURCHENKO TIMER
LEVEL 7:LEARN A FLIPPING VAULT
LEVEL 9: H.S. FRONT, LAYOUT TSUK OR YURCHENKO-
LEVEL 10: HS front pike, Yurchenko LO full twist
PRE-ELITE MUST HAVE LAYOUT YURCHENKO ready to twist
Elite. Yurchenko 1.5+++
My Dream Compulsory Program
Level 3- Handspring to flat back on fat mat
Level 4- Handspring over table to mat 8 inches higher than table
Level 5- Handspring
Level 6- Vault “timer” to stacked mats.
Tony’s 10 Commandments
Have a Plan
RUN!!!!!!!
Teach Body positions (and relate it to their vault)
Learn to Bounce on the board
Teach them how to land
Teach them how to fall (because it’s going to happen)
Lay the base early for future vaults
Teach them how to flip other places that are easier before they vault
Be clear and be quick with corrections.
LET THEM PLAY
YOUR PLAN
WRITE IT DOWN!
BE FLEXIBLE, every kid, every group will be different.
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?
GET OTHER COACHES INVOLVED.
DRILLS AT EACH LEVEL. not just skills
6-8 year old
Develop steady accelerating run.
Develop an excellent handspring to stacked mats (with or without table)
Run must accelerate in run up for handspring
Correct board position and under swing
Maintain straight body throughout
8-10 year olds
Keep working Increased power and speed.
Introduce Round off entry vaults.
Learn a flipping vault.
Lots of tramp vault to increase awareness
10-12 year old
Complete Flipping vault.
Further development of second family.
Should be able to flip Yurchenko.
12-14 Year old
As vaults become ready to compete. Continue to work and refine everything prior to table. Run, hurdle, etc.
Tramp on light or off days.
Should have 2 vaults.
14+
Have one VERY strong vault with a second back up from different family.
Level 1-3 Pre Competitive Team
LET THEM RUN!
BOUNCE vs. JUMP
BODY SHAPES
tuck, pike, layout
HANDSTANDS!!!!!!
LEVEL 3
HANDSPRING TO BACK (COMPULSORY VAULT)
SPOTTED FRONT LAYOUT
HANDSPRING OVER FAT MAT
HANDSPRING OVER TABLE TO FAT MAT
FRONT TUCK OFF BOARD TO 8 IN MAT
CARTWHEEL/ ROUNDOFF TO CARPET SQUARE
ROUNDOFF ONTO BOARD REBOUND
ROUNDOFF OVER MAT
FRONT HANDSPRING OFF BOARD
HANDSPRING DRILLS
BOUNCE ON BOARD (front and back)
RUN AND REBOUND ON BOARD (up to 8 in mat)
DIVE ROLL
KICK TO HANDSTAND TO FLAT BACK ON MAT
FRONT AND BACK LIMBERS
CARTWHEELS ON LINE
ROUNDOFF ON LINE
PUSH UP BOUNCES
HANDSTAND SHRUG
LEVEL 4 VAULT, LOW MATS THEN INCREASE HEIGHT
LEVEL 4
HANDSPRING OVER TABLE (compulsory vault)
HANDSPRING POP TO HANDSTAND OVER TABLE
HANDSPRING OVER TABLE TO STACKED MAT
1/4 ON TO STACKED MATS
ROUND OFF OVER PANEL MAT OR TABLE TRAINER
ROUND OFF (TSUK TIMER) OFF BOARD
LEVEL 5
Handspring over table (compulsory vault) to 2, 8 in mats. Continue stacking mats for increased “pop”
Continue with development of different entries.
LEVEL 6/7
HANDSPRING VAULT
HANDSPRING 1/1 TWIST
ALL VAULTS- TIMER TO FAT MAT.
W200 Course Metro South Gymnastics. Canton MA
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The W200 Development Coaches Course: HOTD has been developed to:
Enhance the status of beginning level competitive gymnastics programs throughout the United States.
Establish certificate program requirements which will help identify competent pre-team and competitive (Level 1-4) gymnastics coaches.
Provide appropriate skills, drills and techniques for entry level competitive coaches.
Help standardize pre-team and entry level competitive gymnastics teaching throughout the United States.
Provide resources, instructional materials, and assistance at levels 1-4 coaching
Provides Hands on Spotting on all four Olympic Events.
U200 Development Coaches Course: Sports Science (online) is a companion to W200: Development Coaches Course: Hands on Training (HOTD). It is highly recommended that you complete U200 prior to W200. However, it is not a requirement to take U200 first. U200 covers the sports science aspects of coaching this level athlete including nutrition, biomechanics, injury prevention and psychology.
Attendance to the W200 course is eligible for 6 hours of CPE credit.
11/15/2014 3:00 PM Metro South Gymnastics Academy 255 Revere St. Suite A&B , Canton, MA, 02021
More Vault Drills from Iceland Gymnastics Course
Thanks to Rebecca Sykes for sharing videos from my course.
Here are some drills for Yurchenkos off Rod Floor
Vault Drills From Iceland Gymnastics Course
Thanks to Rebecca Sykes for sharing some videos of the course I taught in Iceland.
Here are Vaulting Drills. Mostly Yurchenkos
Developmental Twisting for Gymnastics Part 7
Developmental Twisting Part 7
Here is a pretty cool drill that we use for both Vault (Handspring full using a single arm drop) and tumbling where they drop both arms.
Smaller gymnasts can use a vaulting board in front to add spring. Adjust the angle of the mat so they are in control of the roll.
Make sure you see Past Twisting videos
Other Posts on Twisting
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Developmental Twisting for Gymnastics Part 5
Developmental Twisting Part 5
As the gymnasts progress and can “flip” they always add jump 1/4 turns out of flip. Initially I have them do these in both directions. As soon as they know if they are a “lefty” or a “righty” we stick with their dominant side.
You can see in the video that we do PIKE shaped flips. The reason I have them do pikes is that it keeps them from twisting early.
We have all had gymnasts who have gotten the twisties. I always make sure we are doing Pikes at some point so that they understand that the flip happens first. When gymnasts get comfortable with twisting it begins getting earlier and earlier. Make sure you are not skipping any steps and go back to PIKE- kick open flips often.
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Handstand Flat Back to Front Handspring Vault
In the current (2012) USA Gymnastics program gymnasts compete a Handstand Flat Back on Vault. There is a lot I like about this vault because it is pretty easy you can concentrate on positioning on the vault board AND it gives you time to work “other stuff”.
It is a pretty big jump (no pun intended) from the Level 4 Handstand Flat Back to the Level 5 Front Handspring. So it is important to establish drills with these athletes that will help them with the transition. Here are some of the drills we do to help them with the transition.
Yurchenko Vaulting. Drills for BLOCKING
Mary Lee Tracy share more great drills for Yurchenkos. This time covers the blocking phase.
Strength and Stability to Help with Tumbling
Thanks to Thomas Hamblin, Head Coach from Silver Stars TnT in Silver Springs, Maryland for sharing. You can view his blog- TUMBLE TECH. Tom is a former National Champion in power tumbling, trampoline, and acrobatic gymnastics. As a coach he has national and international level experience. [Read more…]