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Yurchenko Layout Body Position Drills (Vault)

Yurchenko Layout Body Position Drills is an advanced-level vault drill that works on body alignment, arch in back, shoulder angle and landing. Train straight-body position and blocking technique specific to Yurchenko layout vaults.

Quick facts

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

How to do Yurchenko Layout Body Position Drills

  1. Hollow Body Flat Back

    Yurchenko entry, block off table in hollow body, land flat back on stacked mats. Focus on body position.

    Cues: Hollow off table · Straight body · Flat back landing

  2. Yurchenko Layout into Pit

    Full Yurchenko layout into pit. Practice the complete vault in a safe environment.

    Cues: Full speed run · Block and extend · Layout to pit

  3. Yurchenko Layout to Mats

    Yurchenko layout landing on raised mats. Progress from high mats to competition height.

    Cues: Open for landing · See the mats · Absorb through legs

  4. Full Yurchenko Layout

    Competition Yurchenko layout with spot. Focus on height, distance, and stuck landing.

    Cues: Maximum block · Straight line in air · Stick the landing

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

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Video

Watch a demonstration “Yurchenko Block” by Tony Retrosi, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Yurchenko Layout Body Position Drills help with?
Yurchenko Layout Body Position Drills targets body alignment, arch in back, shoulder angle and landing. Train straight-body position and blocking technique specific to Yurchenko layout vaults.
What level is Yurchenko Layout Body Position Drills for?
Stickd rates Yurchenko Layout Body Position Drills as an advanced drill. It is part of the progression for Yurchenko Layout (typically Level 8-9) and Yurchenko Full (typically Level 9-10).

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