Tutorials
Vaulting
Speed-Step
Lesson Level : 10
Continuous Down
lesson
1m 13s
Video Details

The speed step technique introduced in this discussion is particularly effective for downward motions. It emphasizes avoiding the typical step vault method, which can lead to unsafe impacts on hands and face. Instead, a one-foot jump and landing strategy is recommended to mitigate the risks, especially when dealing with significant drops.

When executing the speed step, the focus is on ensuring that the leg absorbs the impact of the drop, while the hand transitions safely to secure a stable landing. This method not only aids in maintaining balance but also helps in controlling the descent. Key points include navigating obstacles like branches while ensuring the entire maneuver is executed smoothly.

Overall, the speed step provides a structured approach to safely descending from heights. By using this technique, individuals can effectively manage the risks associated with downward movements and enhance their agility in complex environments.

Key points:

  1. The speed step technique is essential for safely navigating downward motions.
  2. It replaces the traditional step vault to reduce impact risks.
  3. Proper execution involves leg impact absorption and controlled hand placement for stability.
Note: This video summary is generated by AI from the video transcript and may not always be accurate.
The Lesson

Replicating the level-9 award, you must perform two or more speed-steps in a row going downwards. However, instead of switching to the opposite side on each vault, you will now switch and stay on the same side, performing two of the exact same vault.

You must perform the two vaults in a row for three reps on both sides.

There are no parameters of 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 this at normal movement speed.

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 both vaults on each side (6 reps in total - 12 vaults).
landing.
Your landing must be On the same leg.
Momentum
Your momentum should be Stopped once you have landed.
Details
Landing on the same leg as the previous speed-step.
speed.
You must complete and demonstrate at Jogging-Pace
+ / -
Your speed can be more than specified.
Details
Speed of movement must be of jogging-pace or faster.
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.
Transcript
																									

														
5.6

														
all right so uh this speed step now is

													

																									

														
10.2

														
going to be uh used because this is a

													

																									

														
14.48

														
downwards motion we're not going to do

													

																									

														
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the step vult normally with our hands

													

																									

														
19.84

														
because that means I'm going to be

													

																									

														
21.24

														
dropping to my hand and my face and my

													

																									

														
24.439

														
arm's not going to take that impact and

													

																									

														
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there's a big drop down here so instead

													

																									

														
29.32

														
this is again where the speed step would

													

																									

														
31.24

														
come in very useful I'm going to jump

													

																									

														
34.48

														
across with one foot Land one foot drop

													

																									

														
37.36

														
to the hand and the other leg will step

													

																									

														
40.079

														
through so just watching out for the

													

																									

														
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branches from here step hand and down

													

																									

														
47.12

														
okay so again the idea is that the leg

													

																									

														
49.96

														
takes the impact you're slowing yourself

													

																									

														
53.28

														
down with the jump and then the hand

													

																									

														
56.52

														
drops down into the step F let's give it

													

																									

														
58.8

														
a go there there and drop so that would

													

																									

														
62.64

														
be the speed step coming downwards with

													

																									

														
65.519

														
a downwards action
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all right so uh this speed step now is

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going to be uh used because this is a

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downwards motion we're not going to do

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the step vult normally with our hands

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because that means I'm going to be

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dropping to my hand and my face and my

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arm's not going to take that impact and

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there's a big drop down here so instead

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this is again where the speed step would

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come in very useful I'm going to jump

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across with one foot Land one foot drop

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to the hand and the other leg will step

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through so just watching out for the

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branches from here step hand and down

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okay so again the idea is that the leg

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takes the impact you're slowing yourself

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down with the jump and then the hand

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drops down into the step F let's give it

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a go there there and drop so that would

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be the speed step coming downwards with

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a downwards action