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5.11. Vaulting horse jump

 A student performing the vaulting horse jump
Carmen García and Manuel Mato. Vaulting horse jump (CC BY-NC-SA)

The vaulting horse jump is not difficult to perform and it is a fun skill that helps you to improve your strength and flexibility.

Follow these steps to perform the vaulting horse jump:

1. Stand up facing the vaulting horse from a few metres away .
2. Run up towards the vaulting horse.
3. When you approach the horse, jump with your feet together, lay your hands on the edge and open your legs into lunge to pass over.
4. Land on both feet on the floor.

If you are flexible enough, you can try to pass the vaulting horse in a squat position.

This video will help you to perform this gymnastics skill.

Ready? Let's go!

Carmen García and Manuel Mato. Vaulting horse jump (CC BY-NC-SA)