Lesson Level : 9
Alternating Down
Speed Step 9
lesson
1m 6s

Video Details

The technique of executing a speed vault involves a sequence where the foot makes the initial contact with the surface, followed by the drop of the hands. This two-step process is crucial for maintaining momentum and ensuring a smooth transition during the movement. By placing the foot first, practitioners can effectively manage their impact when landing, helping to prepare for the subsequent actions.

In addition to the basic speed vault, there is an advanced method known as the double speed step. This variation parallels the standard step vault but emphasizes the quickness of the execution by prioritizing the foot's landing. The sequence remains consistent, as the foot lands first, followed closely by the hands, enabling a swift progression to the next move.

Practicing the speed step is essential to mastering this skill. The initial landing with the foot takes the brunt of the impact, allowing for a smoother transition into the following movement. As the practitioner becomes more comfortable with the motions, it is essential to avoid excessive slowing down during the second drop to maintain overall speed and fluidity.

Key Points:

  1. A speed vault begins with the foot landing first to effectively handle impact followed by the hands.
  2. The double speed step is a faster variation that maintains the same initial foot-first landing technique.
  3. Regular practice of the speed step helps in maintaining speed and smooth transitions during the vaulting process.
Note: This video summary is generated by AI from the video transcript and may not always be accurate.

The Lesson

Perform two or more speed steps straight after each other, landing in the next speed-step on the opposite side.

For example, if the first vault is a right-foot/left-hand movement, the second foot (left) is the one you will land on. You will land on this left foot and directly drop the right-hand into the second speed-step.

You will need to demonstrate this on multiple obstacles going downwards to allow you to move into the subsequent vault.

There are no parameters for wall-heights or widths. You can perform this going down large steps or any other setup as long as you land into a second speed-step.

You must perform the double movement three times on each side.


Challenge Details
Guidelines to successfully accomplish the challenge.
sides.
You must complete and demonstrate on Left then Right Sides
Details
Both sides must be performed.
repetitions.
You must complete 3 repetitions
+ / -
You can repeat more than specified.
Details
Three repetitions of two vaults on each side (6 reps in total - 12 vaults).
landing.
Your landing must be Opposite Foot (Ball of the foot)
Momentum
Your momentum should be Flowing once you have landed.
Details
Landing on the opposite foot and into the next speed-step.
hands.
The hands must be Flat hands
Details
The hands should be in a flat position, with the full palm touching. No steepled fingers or thumb tucked behind, raising the palm. Facing forwards.

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so so when we're doing a speed Vault
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we're essentially going foot first so
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from here um I'm coming in my foot L
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first and then hand drop and then I can
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do whatever I'm going to do so with the
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speed step we can do uh a double speed
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step so similar to the step Vault but
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now just the foot is landing first so
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from here foot hand step down and drop
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so it's a little bit quicker means that
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the speed step is the first thing coming
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in and then the second step Vault can
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easily slow you down on that second drop
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um but yeah practice that speed step
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foot coming first taking the impact and
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then hand
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so so when we're doing a speed Vault

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we're essentially going foot first so

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from here um I'm coming in my foot L

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first and then hand drop and then I can

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do whatever I'm going to do so with the

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speed step we can do uh a double speed

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step so similar to the step Vault but

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now just the foot is landing first so

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from here foot hand step down and drop

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so it's a little bit quicker means that

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the speed step is the first thing coming

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in and then the second step Vault can

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easily slow you down on that second drop

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um but yeah practice that speed step

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foot coming first taking the impact and

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then hand