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/

 

[Elizabeth Jane]

Thank you so much!

 

[Geoffrey Taucer]

Handstands, but also everything surrounding the block. To me, block isn't something you *do,* it's something that *happens* when you do the rest of the skill correctly.

If your shoulder position is extended, your core is tight, and you come in at the correct angle and speed, block will happen. If it doesn't, one of those entry elements was probably lacking.