Gymnastics
Vault Run & Hurdle Timing
Build run speed into a consistent, punchy hurdle onto the board
10 min
6-8 run-throughs to board punch
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward build run speed into a consistent, punchy hurdle onto the board.
Instructions
- 1Mark your starting point so the run distance never changes.
- 2Accelerate tall, staying on the balls of your feet.
- 3Hurdle low and long onto the board, arms circling up.
- 4Punch the board with both feet and rebound tall to a stick.
What to focus on
The last three steps accelerating into the hurdle, not slowing.
Recommended reps
6-8 run-throughs to board punch
Common mistake
Stutter-stepping or looking down at the board before the hurdle.