Category: falling & landing

Artur Davtyan can STICK

I wouldn’t call Artur the best vaulter in the world.

But he’s definitely the most consistent at landings of the best in the world.

Great air sense. And TIME enough to land.

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deep knee conditioning

Being strong in a deep squat should help prevent injury on future accidental deep landings.

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Dave Tilley’s LANDING training

I’d concur that the very BEST drill for landing facing forward is jumping down from a height to punch forward salto. It’s also my favourite drill for take-offs facing forward.

For strong gymnasts I’d include 10 drops to punch front — OR 5 sticks, whichever comes first. 😀

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Jason Mortimer catches gymnast on Tap Swing

Yep. Coach was ready. You never know.

Tap swings (and backward uprise) are surprisingly dangerous, especially for kids who are really trying to get as high as they can.

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Maile O’Keefe’s amazing Vault

Of hundreds of Yurchenko 1/1s I’ve seen this season, Maile’s is best.

OPEN before landing. WAY before vertical. This is like the top trampolinists.

WHAT out of bounds? ðŸ˜€

Oregon State chainsaw?

STICK … and win a deadly weapon. 😀