Gymnastics
Front Tuck Punch Prep
Punch takeoff and upward drive before adding forward rotation
10 min
4 x 4 punch jumps to mat stack
Advanced
Why this drill
Builds toward punch takeoff and upward drive before adding forward rotation.
Instructions
- 1Take two running steps into a two-foot punch, arms swinging up.
- 2Jump tall off the punch, reaching for height, eyes forward.
- 3Land on the mat stack standing tall — no rotation yet.
- 4Add the tuck only when the coach confirms the punch and height are there.
What to focus on
Driving up off the punch instead of diving forward.
Recommended reps
4 x 4 punch jumps to mat stack
Common mistake
Throwing the chest down off takeoff, which kills height.