Tutorials
Vaulting
Cat-Pass
Lesson Level : 3
Over a Wall
lesson
1m 17s
Video Details

The discussion centers on the technique of performing a cat pass over a wall, emphasizing the importance of proper body positioning to avoid injury. It highlights the necessity of keeping knees and shins safe by ensuring that one's hips are raised adequately during the maneuver. Additionally, it encourages practitioners to approach the wall with sufficient speed and coordination to effectively clear the obstacle while landing correctly on both feet on the other side.

Key points include the importance of maintaining a comfortable hand position and driving the feet forward with momentum. Specific focus is given to the preparation phase, where individuals should practice prior movements to build towards the cat pass. This preparatory work ultimately aids in achieving success in overcoming obstacles such as walls safely and effectively.

In this progression, practitioners are urged to visualize their movements, keeping their head up and hands flat for better control. As they become more confident in the technique, they can work on refining their approach to ensure a smooth and efficient pass over the wall. Overall, proper technique and practice are vital for mastering this skill without compromising safety.

Key Points:

  1. Emphasize body positioning to avoid injury when performing a cat pass.
  2. Practice is essential to build confidence and skills necessary for overcoming obstacles.
  3. Maintain proper technique, including head position and hand placement, for successful execution.
Note: This video summary is generated by AI from the video transcript and may not always be accurate.
The Lesson

Demonstrate a cat-pass over a wall that is over knee-height and landing on the ground the other side.

The wall width must be standard brick-length or less.

You must use flat hands with only the palms. The fingers must be facing forwards and no steepling of the fingers.

Five repetitions or more.

No twisting onto one side. This is a bilateral movement where both sides of your body should be doing the same motion at the same time.

Challenge Details
Guidelines to successfully accomplish the challenge.
height.
Must be more than x1 times the height of a Knee-Height
+ / -
You can use anything that is more than specified.
Multiplier
x1 times the specified amount.
Details
The height of the wall must be knee-height or greater.
width.
Must be less than x1 times the width of a Brick-Length (215mm)
+ / -
You can use anything that is less than specified.
Multiplier
x1 times the specified amount.
Details
Wall must be standard brick-length or less.
sides.
You must complete and demonstrate on Both sides together (bilateral)
Details
Both sides must be performed together. No twisting.
repetitions.
You must complete 5 repetitions
+ / -
You can repeat more than specified.
Details
Five repetitions.
landing.
Your landing must be One foot or Both Feet (Ball of the foot)
Momentum
Your momentum should be Stopped once you have landed.
Details
Any landing is acceptable.
takeoff.
Your takeoff must be One foot or Both Feet (Ball of the foot)
Momentum
Your momentum should be Stopped once you have taken off.
Details
Any Takeoff is acceptable.
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.
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so now we're at the point where we're

													

																									

														
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doing a cat pass over a wall um

													

																									

														
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obviously be a wary of your knees and

													

																									

														
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your shins because if you don't get your

													

																									

														
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hips high enough then yeah you're going

													

																									

														
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to whack your knee go forwards this is a

													

																									

														
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bad time make sure you're comfortable

													

																									

														
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getting your hands flat with enough

													

																									

														
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speed that you can get your hips high

													

																									

														
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drive through bilateral and land on the

													

																									

														
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other side with both feet so let's give

													

																									

														
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the cat pass a go over the

													

																									

														
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wall from here up and down all right so

													

																									

														
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we're coming in both hands hips up high

													

																									

														
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flat hands looking forward head forwards

													

																									

														
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and driving those feet through so from

													

																									

														
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here up and down okay so that would be

													

																									

														
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the capat pass over over the wall we've

													

																									

														
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built up to this point you've practiced

													

																									

														
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going up and on um and now it's getting

													

																									

														
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over that wall is where we need to get

													

																									

														
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so now we're at the point where we're

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doing a cat pass over a wall um

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obviously be a wary of your knees and

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your shins because if you don't get your

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hips high enough then yeah you're going

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to whack your knee go forwards this is a

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bad time make sure you're comfortable

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getting your hands flat with enough

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speed that you can get your hips high

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drive through bilateral and land on the

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other side with both feet so let's give

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the cat pass a go over the

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wall from here up and down all right so

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we're coming in both hands hips up high

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flat hands looking forward head forwards

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and driving those feet through so from

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here up and down okay so that would be

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the capat pass over over the wall we've

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built up to this point you've practiced

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going up and on um and now it's getting

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over that wall is where we need to get

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