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Tsukahara Vault Progressions

Tsukahara Vault Progressions is an advanced-level vault drill that works on body alignment, tuck position, landing and twist initiation. Progressive drills for the Tsukahara vault — quarter turn onto table, back salto off. A different vault family from Yurchenko.

Quick facts

Event
Vault
Difficulty
advanced
Equipment
vault table, springboard, pit, stacked mats, coach spot
Time per round
about 8 minutes
Muscles
Shoulders, Core, Quadriceps, Triceps, Calves, Upper Back

How to do Tsukahara Vault Progressions

  1. Round-Off Entry onto Stacked Mats

    With a coach present, perform the round-off / quarter-turn entry onto the table and land on stacked mats. 8 reps.

    Cues: Clean quarter turn · Hands in place · Tight body

  2. Tsuk Tuck into the Pit

    Perform the Tsukahara tuck into the pit under coach supervision. 8 reps.

    Cues: Push off the table · Tuck immediately · Spot the landing

  3. Tsuk Tuck to Landing Mat with Spot

    Perform the vault to a landing mat with a coach spotting. 5 reps.

    Cues: Strong block · Open early · Stick

Practice this drill under a qualified coach, especially for inversions and flight.

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Video

Watch a demonstration “Flipping your first Tsuk” by GymnasticsCoaching, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Tsukahara Vault Progressions help with?
Tsukahara Vault Progressions targets body alignment, tuck position, landing and twist initiation. Progressive drills for the Tsukahara vault — quarter turn onto table, back salto off. A different vault family from Yurchenko.
What level is Tsukahara Vault Progressions for?
Stickd rates Tsukahara Vault Progressions as an advanced drill. It is part of the progression for Tsukahara (typically Level 8-9).

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