Floor Kasamatsu Drill Over Folded Mat
This drill is one of the simplest introductory approaches to Kasamatsu vaults for those gymnasts that already know the Tsukahara. Gymnasts who twist in the opposite direction of the round-off should...
View ArticleTuck Kasamatsu Common Mistake
Sometimes gymnasts that are beginning to learn Kasamatsu or Tsukahara type vaults may get confused and go for a landing on the knees instead of the feet. This is a serious mistake that can cause a knee...
View ArticleTuck Kasamatsu Another Young Gymnast Example
Although this young gymnast has some technical mistakes like bending his legs too early and holding the head out during the twist, he performs a correct and clear cruise to execute his tuck kasamatsu....
View ArticleTuck Kasamatsu
Most gymnasts learn Tsuk layouts and then progress to Kasamatsu layouts or Tsuk layout fulls. Some gymnasts progress to layout twisting vaults after mastering a fair tuck Tsukahara. Though it is...
View ArticleVaulting Training to Resi Mats
As a gymnast gets better with a skill on the vault, it is a good idea to do the same skill to an elevated soft surface. The soft surface minimizes the stress on the gymnast's joints while making it...
View ArticleSlow Motion Kasamatsu Full and Full and a Half
Successful vaults come from mastering certain vaulting components along with personal power. These components are running, the hurdle, board contact, a first flying phase, table repulsion, and a second...
View ArticleKasamatsu Full – Cruise Action Example
To perform Kasamatsu vaults, the gymnasts do not execute a complete round-off over the table. Instead, they should repulse the table sideways and continue twisting. Observe in this slow motion example...
View ArticleKasamatsu Half and Kasamatsu Full to Pit with Mats
The gymnast should twist right if his right hand touches the vault first, and twist left if his left hand touches first. It's usually a good idea to attempt most of the vaulting repetitions on soft...
View ArticleKasamatsu Full to Loose Foam Pit
The foam pit is highly important with many vaulting skills. The purpose of a foam pit is to offer an opportunity to practice a difficult skill without having to worry about the landing. Continue...
View ArticleKasamatsu Full
To perform the Kasamatsu Full, the gymnast should already know a Kasamatsu. The gymnast can practice different drills and train the skill to a loose foam pit until he is able to consistently complete a...
View ArticleRecent Upgrades on American Athletic Equipment
From time to time, there are instances when an AAI product can be made even better, or revised so that a gymnast can use it to their best potential and increase their skill level. That being said, a...
View ArticleNew Floor and Vault Gymnastics DVD with Paul Hamm
Olympic champion, Paul Hamm, is the featured coach in a brand new gymnastics DVD instruction for Floor Exercise and Vault. Titled “Essentials for Floor Exercise and Vault,” this is a 3 disc DVD set...
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