Parents Small kids doing vault

[Peachy88]

Could it be the spring board is too tight? Are there differences? She is pretty good at "hitting" it and can do it really well off a tramp.

 

[SMH]

Could it be the spring board is too tight? Are there differences? She is pretty good at "hitting" it and can do it really well off a tramp.

I’m no coach or expert, but how is her run? The thing I notice about all the tiny ones with good vaults is they have a really great, consistent, strong run coming at the springboard, and don’t noticeably slow down before they punch the board like some other kids do.

 

[Peachy88]

She looks a little goofy when she runs, but doesn't slow down and has pretty good speed. It is probably her run, but I don't want to say anything...

 

[SMH]

She looks a little goofy when she runs, but doesn't slow down and has pretty good speed. It is probably her run, but I don't want to say anything...

She will get it, she has time!

 

[raenndrops]

Could it be the spring board is too tight? Are there differences? She is pretty good at "hitting" it and can do it really well off a tramp.

Depends on whether they have it on 3 springs or 4 springs. Lighter girls often need fewer springs than heavier girls.

 

[meganliz77]

My DD was one of the smallest on her team at Level 3 (and smallest one on her team now), but she never struggled with vault. In fact she placed first in state the year she competed level 3. And to this day, I have no idea why LOL... vault eludes me! Most of them look the same to me DD has always had a strong run and a good punch off the board. Her coach has always spent a great deal of time focusing on drills for vault. breaking down the basics and getting the correct shapes/form and such. I am sure your DD's coaches will continue to work with her to get the timing and technique down!