Coaches vault skills? level 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, etc...

[amberdezi]

hi, i only coach "lower" levels, so i was wondering what the progression of skills on vault is...like, what is the typical order of what skills you learn on vault after a front handspring? if any of you can make a list, starting with a front handspring as #1, that would be great. you dont have to go all the way up to elite skills, but if you have the knowledge of them as well, go for it! thank you guys so much

oh, and if you can put the levels next to the skill name, thatd be awesome!
(example)
1. front handspring - level 5
2. ______________ - level 6

 

[EmilyC]

Level 5 & 6 by USAG standards are the front handspring vault.

Once the gymnast has gotten to level 7, there are a few more choices: staying with the handspring, twisting their handspring, half ons.

Most level 8s do tsuks, or at least they did in Minnesota.

After that, a lot of times depends on the gymnasts' strengths and what the coach likes. If a girl has a better handspring, and could go for a handspring front, some opt for that. Some stick with tsuks and try different positions or twisting. The "typical" upper level vault is the Yurchenko and its variations.