Contact Help center
Gymnastics Gymnastics
HOME Gymnastics Drills Key 2 content Apparatus

Gymnastics: Straddle vault on to low apparatus with a jump off

I can't get enough of Sportplan. It's given me back the enthusiasm...
Cornel

DESCRIPTION

Straddle vault progressions on to low apparatus (low crossways box or bench).

COACHING POINTS

From a half squat, slightly back from the apparatus:

Co-ordinate a straight arm swing towards the apparatus with a spring from 2 feet away.

Shoulder block, take weight briefly on tense, straight arms, then lift arms high.

Straddle legs on to apparatus.

Land in a pike straddle stand.

Straighten into a straddle stand.

Develop by jogging into a hurdle step take-off.

READ MORE
READ LESS
RELATED PLANS...
Lesson Plan: KS2: Part 6. Straddle Vault Progressions

KS2: Part 6. Straddle Vault Progressions

A thoroughly enjoyable session in which your jumping gymnasts will start to take their weight in their arms, as we introduce them to the straddle vault.
OFTEN USED WITH...
Straddle Vault Shoulder Blocking | Key 2 content Apparatus

Straddle Vault Shoulder Blocking:

Straddle vault shoulder blocking along apparatus.

Key 2 content Apparatus
Face Vaults along a platform | Key 2 content Apparatus

Face Vaults along a platform:

  • Two Face Vaults over the platform
  • Face Vault on to the platform with jump off.

    • Key 2 content Apparatus
    Straddle vault over low apparatus | Key 2 content Apparatus

    Straddle vault over low apparatus:

    Straddle vault progressions over low apparatus.

    Key 2 content Apparatus
    Benchwork 5 Wheeling legs kicks over a bench | Key 2 content Apparatus

    Benchwork 5 Wheeling legs kicks over a bench:

  • From Grasping the sides of the bench at the centre, catch weight on straight arms as legs kick out into a stradle over the middle of the bench, to land one (foot) two (foot) on a mat.
  • Push with 2nd hand down to exit the action.

    • Key 2 content Apparatus
    1373089
    1013

    SIGN UP NOW FOR FREE

    • search our library of 1000+ gymnastics drills
    • create professional gymnastics coaching plans
    • or access our tried and tested gymnastics plans
    MORE Key 2 content Apparatus DRILLS
    /drills/ Gymnastics/ Key-2-content-Apparatus /categoryDrills_21.jsp

    JOIN SPORTPLAN FOR FREE

    • search our library of 1000+ gymnastics drills
    • create your own professional coaching plans
    • or access our tried and tested plans
    LATEST FROM THE BLOG
    5 Ways to Kickstart 2025 with Sportplan

    5 Ways to Kickstart 2025 with Sportplan

    Here are the 5 ways that you can kickstart your 2025 in the correct way with Sportplan and make this the best coaching year you have had!

    December 31st, 2024
    |
    Cam Hughes
    History Of The Modern Olympics and Its Cultural Significance

    History Of The Modern Olympics and Its Cultural Significance

    How did the Modern Olympics originally begin and why are they so culturally significant today?

    July 25th, 2024
    |
    Cam Hughes
    The Professionalisation of Netball

    The Professionalisation of Netball

    The Professionalisation of Netball is changing the game. Here is how it is helping to develop the sport.

    July 17th, 2024
    |
    Lucy Chatwin
    VISIT THE BLOG TO READ MORE
    Gymnastics DRILL CATEGORIES
    Reception / Key Stage 0 Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2 Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Key Stage 5
    1 2 3

    Sportplan App

    Give it a try - it's better in the app

    SPORTPLAN USES COOKIES

    Sportspeople like cookies too! By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More info

    Privacy Policy
    We are committed to privacy and support current industry initiatives to preserve individual privacy rights on the Internet. Protecting your privacy on-line is an evolving area and this website will constantly evolve to meet these demands.


    Cookies
    Some of our web pages utilise "cookies". A "cookie" is a small text file that may be used, forexample, to collect information about web site activity. Some cookies and other technologies may serve to recallPersonal Information previously indicated by a web user. Most browsers allow you to control cookies, includingwhether or not to accept them and how to remove them.

    Some cookies are necessary for the operation of our website, if you choose to block them some aspects of the site may not work for you. Non necessary cookies are only set when you have given your explicit consent to their use. Such cookies included those set by our statistics package Google Analytics.

    We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services.

    More info
    Gymnastics POPULAR SEARCH TERMS
    YOUR SESSION IS STARTING SOON... Join the growing community of gymnastics coaches plus 1000+ drills and pro tools to make coaching easy.
    LET'S DO IT