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article 11 March 2025

Gymnastics Lesson: Handspring on Vault

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Lesson Overview

There are many varieties of skills performed under the heading of vaulting, some more complex than others. This lesson will focus on developing the handspring, a core activity from which all vaulting skills are progressed.

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Gary Kirby

Director of Gymnastics at Sports Basics

Gary comes with a wealth of experience in gymnastics, spanning over 40 years at National and International level, as both a Coach and an Official. As an International Performance Coach, Category 1 Judge with the Federation of International Gymnastics, and as recipient of the National Award for services to Coach Education by British Gymnastics, there are few coaches with greater experience in their sport.

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