What skills do Level 4 gymnasts need?

Level 4 Gymnastics Requirements: Floor

• Straddle jump with 120° split.
• Front handspring step-out.
• Back extension roll.
• Back walkover.
• Straight jump with 180° turn.
• Passé hop with 135° turn.
• Leap with 120° leg separation.
• 1/1 Turn in passé

What is the average age for Level 4 gymnastics?

It is usually, on average, from ages 8 – 10 years old. No matter – many gymnasts, including college age gymnasts learn new and difficult skills.

How many vaults can you do on a Level 5 vault?

Level 5 Vault HANDSPRING VAULT The gymnast may perform two vaults, with the better score to count. Three running approaches are permitted if the gymnast has not touched the springboard and/or the mat stack. A fourth approach is not permitted. The number of running steps is optional.

What do you need to know about vaulting?

Gymnastics Vault Drills and Skills Page – Tips, drills, techniques for Vault. Learn how to run, punch, fly and flip. Vault generally has more to do with the run and takeoff then the flipping after contact with the horse. A gymnast must run fast, and explode off the board to generate as much height and rotation as possible.

How many vaults can a gymnast do at Level 4?

Level 4 Vault HANDSPRING VAULT The gymnast may perform two vaults, with the better score to count. Three running approaches are permitted if the gymnast has not touched the springboard and/or the mat stack. A fourth approach is not permitted.

What’s the best way to block on the vault?

Upon hand contact, quickly and forcefully extend the shoulders to block against the vault table with straight arms, causing the body to leave the vault table near vertical. During the after-flight, maintain a tight, straight-hollow body position with hips extended and the head neutral.