- May 19, 2006
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I have taught this vault since I started coaching and have never had a kid who didn't get it at all until now. I have used all of the terms that I know, all of the different tricks that get most kids there and some drills that should get her there. I've asked a few coaches about it also and none of the suggestions have worked. Maybe there is a simple solution that I am just overlooking?
Here is the issue: This girl S is very quick twitch, strong and fast. When she does her vault she hits the board and goes up but her body travels forward instead of turning over. Then because of being so high she reaches down and does a roll to flatback. She takes corrections to the extreme so if you say "get your chest up on the board" she goes straight up and doesn't turn over. She has a great heel drive but usually is in a closed shoulder/lower back arch shape instead of a tight handstand. They can only go up to 32" so I can't put another mat on. Plus, there are times when she leans in on the board and I don't want her to take her face off. I have spotted her A LOT to try to get her to feel the shape. I have taken her back to a vey short slow run to try to use technique and not power.
Help!!
Here is the issue: This girl S is very quick twitch, strong and fast. When she does her vault she hits the board and goes up but her body travels forward instead of turning over. Then because of being so high she reaches down and does a roll to flatback. She takes corrections to the extreme so if you say "get your chest up on the board" she goes straight up and doesn't turn over. She has a great heel drive but usually is in a closed shoulder/lower back arch shape instead of a tight handstand. They can only go up to 32" so I can't put another mat on. Plus, there are times when she leans in on the board and I don't want her to take her face off. I have spotted her A LOT to try to get her to feel the shape. I have taken her back to a vey short slow run to try to use technique and not power.
Help!!