The reverse vault is a maneuver that resembles the speed vault but requires a backward motion. In this technique, the performer makes a running start, utilizes one hand, and propels their legs over an obstacle, reversing the actions of the speed vault. As the practitioner approaches the vault, they shift their body position to ensure a backward trajectory while executing the maneuver, which may include a 360° rotation as they prepare to land.
During execution, the individual must project momentum while lifting both legs off the ground and bringing them over the obstacle. This demands a significant amount of speed, and the performer needs to ensure they are facing outward as they complete the vault, which involves a careful rotation. Proper body mechanics, such as using one hand for support and leveraging rotational forces, are essential to maintain balance and control throughout the maneuver.
For those inexperienced with the reverse vault, beginning training on a low wall can build confidence and skill. Starting with a reverse step vault, practitioners can gradually acclimate themselves to the movements required for the complete reverse vault. Incorporating practice into one's routine will allow for improvement, enabling performers to eventually execute the vault smoothly, even without placing their foot on top of the obstacle during the landing phase.
Demonstrate the ability to do a reverse vault, turning 360 degrees, over a hip-height or greater wall. The wall can be any width, but you must land on the opposite side of the wall.
You must be at jogging-pace or faster.
You can land one or two feet, but must be facing the same direction you started.
You hand must be flat on the wall with the palm down and no steepling of the fingers.
Example:
- Jogging into the vault, start facing the wall.
- As you get to the wall, place your right hand flat on top of the wall in front of your left hip ( crossing your body)
- Start turning to your left and Box-jump with both feet together.
- As you are in the air, you will pass over the wall still turning to the left.
- Keep turning until you are 360 degrees as you land on the ground.
You can land one or two feet on the floor.
Three repetitions on each side are required.
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5.56let's take a look at the7.28reverse this is not the reverse step9.96Vault this is just the reverse it is the15.64sibling to the speed Vault so the speed19.96vault is just a single hand both legs go24.039over the26.16reverse is the reverse of that it's a28.88speed vault but going backwards now33.52because you generally are running36.16forwards and you turn to go in a39.879backwards Vault there is rotation42.719happening and you'll find that as you45.12put your right hand down or your left46.96hand down you'll rotate around that51arm and your body will keep turning that54.719way and it'll allow you to57.719exit facing the same way so you pretty60.48much doing a 360 tan so let's give that63.879a64.88go you're going to need a lot of72.24speed let's try again79.79[Applause]98.159okay so that is the reverse so as you101.28see I'm going to my right both feet are103.96coming up I'm hopping up and both legs108.6are going over the top in the reverse111.719Landing one two and carrying on uh with116.2the117.399momentum this is a bit tricky because120.479as I say you're turning to face outwards124.039and then you keep turning and Landing128.08360° back to facing the way that you131.76came practice on a low wall and you can135.239start with the reverse step Vault and138.319then build up so the reverse step vault141.959is here and then come out and keep going146.959you can build up from that and then try150.16to get rid of the foot on top
1 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:09,000 let's take a look at the 2 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:15,000 reverse this is not the reverse step 3 00:00:09,000 --> 00:00:19,000 Vault this is just the reverse it is the 4 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:23,000 sibling to the speed Vault so the speed 5 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:25,000 vault is just a single hand both legs go 6 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:28,000 over the 7 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:33,000 reverse is the reverse of that it's a 8 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:35,000 speed vault but going backwards now 9 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:39,000 because you generally are running 10 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:42,000 forwards and you turn to go in a 11 00:00:39,000 --> 00:00:44,000 backwards Vault there is rotation 12 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:46,000 happening and you'll find that as you 13 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:50,000 put your right hand down or your left 14 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:53,000 hand down you'll rotate around that 15 00:00:51,000 --> 00:00:57,000 arm and your body will keep turning that 16 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:59,000 way and it'll allow you to 17 00:00:57,000 --> 00:01:03,000 exit facing the same way so you pretty 18 00:00:60,000 --> 00:01:04,000 much doing a 360 tan so let's give that 19 00:00:63,000 --> 00:01:08,000 a 20 00:00:64,000 --> 00:01:08,000 go you're going to need a lot of 21 00:00:72,000 --> 00:01:16,000 speed let's try again 22 00:00:79,000 --> 00:01:22,000 [Applause] 23 00:00:98,000 --> 00:01:43,000 okay so that is the reverse so as you 24 00:00:101,000 --> 00:01:48,000 see I'm going to my right both feet are 25 00:00:103,000 --> 00:01:50,000 coming up I'm hopping up and both legs 26 00:00:108,000 --> 00:01:55,000 are going over the top in the reverse 27 00:00:111,000 --> 00:01:56,000 Landing one two and carrying on uh with 28 00:00:116,000 --> 00:01:60,000 the 29 00:00:117,000 --> 00:01:63,000 momentum this is a bit tricky because 30 00:00:120,000 --> 00:01:67,000 as I say you're turning to face outwards 31 00:00:124,000 --> 00:01:71,000 and then you keep turning and Landing 32 00:00:128,000 --> 00:01:75,000 360° back to facing the way that you 33 00:00:131,000 --> 00:01:77,000 came practice on a low wall and you can 34 00:00:135,000 --> 00:01:81,000 start with the reverse step Vault and 35 00:00:138,000 --> 00:01:86,000 then build up so the reverse step vault 36 00:00:141,000 --> 00:01:89,000 is here and then come out and keep going 37 00:00:146,000 --> 00:01:94,000 you can build up from that and then try 38 00:00:150,000 --> 00:01:95,000 to get rid of the foot on top
