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Yurchenko Full Twist Progressions: Vault Drill

Yurchenko Full Twist Progressions is an advanced-level vault drill that works on twist initiation, body alignment, landing and incomplete turn. Progressive drills for adding a full twist to the Yurchenko layout — late twist initiation and spatial awareness.

Quick facts

Event
Vault
Difficulty
advanced
Equipment
vault table, springboard, pit, coach spot
Time per round
about 3 minutes
Muscles
Core, Shoulders, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Upper Back, Calves

How to do Yurchenko Full Twist Progressions

  1. Layout Half Twist into Pit

    Yurchenko layout with half twist into pit. Introduce the twist gradually.

    Cues: Layout first · Late arm wrap · Half twist only

  2. Layout Full Twist into Pit

    Yurchenko layout with full twist into pit. Focus on maintaining hollow body through the twist.

    Cues: Stay hollow · Full twist · Arms wrap and unwrap

  3. Full Twist to Mats

    Yurchenko full twist landing on raised mats. Build landing confidence with the twist.

    Cues: Spot the landing · Open from twist · Absorb landing

  4. Competition Yurchenko Full

    Full Yurchenko with full twist at competition height with spot. Maximize height and distance.

    Cues: Maximum power · Clean twist · Stick it

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

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Video

Watch a demonstration “Developing Twisting Yurchenko Vaults from the beginning with drills and spotting” by Colden Raisher, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Yurchenko Full Twist Progressions help with?
Yurchenko Full Twist Progressions targets twist initiation, body alignment, landing and incomplete turn. Progressive drills for adding a full twist to the Yurchenko layout — late twist initiation and spatial awareness.
What level is Yurchenko Full Twist Progressions for?
Stickd rates Yurchenko Full Twist Progressions as an advanced drill. It is part of the progression for Yurchenko Full (typically Level 9-10).

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