description Roche Vault Overview
The Roche vault is a high-difficulty gymnastics maneuver featuring a handspring followed by a double forward salto, officially rated in the FIG Code of Points.
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What is the Roche vault in gymnastics?
The Roche is a handspring vault followed by a tucked double forward salto, meaning two forward somersaults after the handspring entry. It is named after gymnast Jorge Roche and is listed in the FIG men's Code of Points.
Why is the Roche vault considered so difficult?
The gymnast must generate enough height and rotation for two forward somersaults while controlling a forward landing. The vault combines a powerful handspring with a highly demanding blind forward flight phase.
Is the Roche the same vault as the Produnova?
They share the handspring double-front basic action, but the names are used by discipline: Roche is the men's gymnastics name and Produnova is associated with women's gymnastics. The exact difficulty value depends on the applicable FIG Code of Points.
How is the Roche judged in competition?
Judges evaluate the vault's coded difficulty, execution, body position, landing, and technical errors. A fall, insufficient rotation, or steps on landing reduces the execution score even when the named skill is recognized.
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