WAG Vault - layout to flat back?

[Jumpingbunny]

My daughter’s competing a handspring to flat back this year. I’ve noticed that the coach is also training them on a layout to flat back. Can anyone tell me the reason for this? The girls are not allowed to tuck their heads in the layout flat back and it can be scary to watch! Thanks

 

[Geoffrey Taucer]

My daughter’s competing a handspring to flat back this year. I’ve noticed that the coach is also training them on a layout to flat back. Can anyone tell me the reason for this? The girls are not allowed to tuck their heads in the layout flat back and it can be scary to watch! Thanks

Layout flatback without ducking the head is one of my absolute favorite vault drills! It's great for teaching strong board contact, heel drive, overall body position, visual orientation, and more!

 

[Jumpingbunny]

Thanks for your reply! I’ve been looking online for a video of layout to flat back but can’t find anything. Does anyone have a video of this?

 

[sun]

Coach is from 3025 - it's a great drill. New handspringers tend to view the table/resi as an obstacle rather than a tool for repulsion - end up getting 'stuck' on the table before teetering off the other side. This drill can teach them to flip without using the hands - clear the table first, then repulse off the hands as a 'bonus'.

 

[Jumpingbunny]

Coach is from 3025 - it's a great drill. New handspringers tend to view the table/resi as an obstacle rather than a tool for repulsion - end up getting 'stuck' on the table before teetering off the other side. This drill can teach them to flip without using the hands - clear the table first, then repulse off the hands as a 'bonus'.

Oh awesome, this is great to hear, thank you!