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The Tsukahara is a prominent family of gymnastics vaults named after the Japanese Olympic gymnast Mitsuo Tsukahara. The defining characteristic of this vault is a half-turn entry onto the vaulting table, placing the gymnast facing away from the landing mat. From this position, the gymnast performs a backward salto off the table before landing. It is a fundamental category in the Code of Points for artistic gymnastics, with variations incorporating multiple twists in the air.
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Tsukahara ranks #41 of 954 in the Acrobatics ranking, behind Wolf Pitts Pro, ahead of Extreme Flight Edge 540.
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What is the defining entry characteristic of a Tsukahara vault in gymnastics?
The defining characteristic of a Tsukahara vault is a half-turn entry onto the vaulting table. This places the gymnast facing away from the landing mat during the pre-flight phase.
After the entry, what kind of move does a gymnast perform in a Tsukahara vault?
From the back-facing position on the table, the gymnast executes a back salto (flip) off the table. Depending on the variation, they can perform multiple twists or tucks before landing on the mat.
Who is the Tsukahara vault named after?
The vault is named after the Japanese Olympic gymnast Mitsuo Tsukahara. He popularized the technique during his competitive career in the late 1960s and 1970s.
What is the difference between a Tsukahara and a Yurchenko vault?
While both vaults involve a back salto, the Yurchenko requires a round-off entry onto the springboard followed by a back handspring onto the table. The Tsukahara simply uses a half-twist entry onto the table without the preceding round-off.
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