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Tsukahara Vault

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description Tsukahara Vault Overview

The Tsukahara is a family of gymnastics vaults named after Japanese gymnast Mitsuo Tsukahara. The gymnast uses a quarter-turn or half-turn entry onto the vaulting table, producing a sideways approach to the support phase, and then performs a backward somersault after pushing away. Variations may use tucked, piked, or stretched positions and can add twists, making the Tsukahara entry the basis for vaults of several difficulty levels.

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Who invented the Tsukahara vault in gymnastics?

The Tsukahara vault family was introduced by Japanese gymnast Mitsuo Tsukahara. It is characterized by a specific entry and rotation off the vaulting table.

What makes a vault a Tsukahara?

A Tsukahara vault requires the gymnast to perform a quarter or half turn onto the vaulting table. After making contact with the table, the gymnast then executes a back salto off of it to land.

Are there different types of Tsukahara vaults?

Yes, the vault family includes variations based on how much the gymnast twists during the entry onto the table. A gymnast can perform either a quarter turn or a half turn onto the vaulting table before initiating the back salto.

How do you do a Tsukahara vault?

You begin by sprinting down the runway and performing a round-off or handspring entry with a quarter or half turn onto the vaulting table. From there, you push off the table backward to complete a back salto before landing.

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