description Stoop-On (Vault) Overview
The stoop-on is a gymnastics vault in which the gymnast approaches the vaulting table, places the hands on the apparatus, and passes over it with the body folded at the hips in a pike position. The term describes the movement pattern rather than a particular apparatus model or competition level. It is a technical skill that requires controlled entry, hand support, body tension, and a stable landing under the rules of the relevant gymnastics discipline.
help Stoop-On (Vault) FAQ
What is a stoop-on vault in gymnastics?
A stoop-on is a vault movement in which the gymnast places both hands on the vaulting table and passes over it with the hips folded into a pike position. The name describes the body action, not a particular vaulting-table model.
What body position is used during a stoop-on?
The gymnast keeps the body folded at the hips in a pike position while moving over the apparatus. The hands support the body on the vaulting table during the passage.
Is a stoop-on performed on a vaulting table?
Yes. The approach ends with the gymnast placing the hands on a vaulting table before passing over it.
Is stoop-on the name of a gymnastics apparatus?
No. Stoop-on is the name of a vault movement pattern. The apparatus is the standard vaulting table used for the skill.
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