T&T Blocking

[Elizabeth Jane]

Hello everybody, I'm a teenager who just started gymnastics and I'm having lots of trouble getting my block. I can do a very small one on roundoffs, but I'm not even close to getting enough height for my vault. I was wondering if anyone has exercises, tips, or tricks that could help me get my block. Thank you!

 

[Pricess_leia]

Lots and lots of handstand pops, you can work them on lots of different surfaces and if you are comfortable try popping up to a partially unfolded panel mat.

 

[Pricess_leia]

You could also check out this article, it has a whole bunch of drills for blocking

https://shiftmovementscience.com/build-explosive-blocking-power-with-this-easy-upper-body-progression/