description Reverse Vault Overview
The reverse vault is a parkour vault in which the practitioner uses one or both hands to support a backward rotation over an obstacle. The movement changes the practitioner's orientation so that the landing is typically made facing the direction from which the approach began. It is distinguished from forward-facing vaults by the reverse spin and from hands-free obstacles by its reliance on hand contact. The technique is practiced by traceurs as part of obstacle-navigation and movement training, with execution depending on obstacle height, speed, and control.
help Reverse Vault FAQ
Does a reverse vault rotate 180 or 360 degrees?
The common parkour definition describes a backward 360-degree rotation over an obstacle. Terminology varies, however, and some practitioners use reverse vault for a one-hand variation or treat it as closely related to the 360 vault. [Parkour Wiki](https://parkour.fandom.com/wiki/Reverse_Vault)
Where do the hands and legs go during a reverse vault?
The practitioner approaches at a controlled pace, plants a hand on the obstacle and swings the legs over while rotating backward. A second hand can be used to push away and stabilize the landing, while hand position changes with the direction of the spin and the surface. [Parkour Wiki](https://parkour.fandom.com/wiki/Reverse_Vault)
What is a reverse vault used for in parkour?
The backward rotation can help remove forward momentum while clearing an obstacle. It can also be used as a break-fall after a medium drop when a normal roll is not suitable. [Parkour Wiki](https://parkour.fandom.com/wiki/Reverse_Vault)
How should a beginner learn a reverse vault safely?
A sensible progression starts with low obstacles and basic safety, two-handed and kong vaults before adding the backward rotation. Parkour references warn that the movement combines a high vault with possible disorientation, so a high drop is a poor place to practise it. [Parkour Wiki](https://parkour.fandom.com/wiki/Reverse_Vault)
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