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Kasamatsu Full

Posted on February 24, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series: Kasamatsu Full

To perform the Kasamatsu Full, the gymnast should already know a Kasamatsu. The gymnast can practice different drills and train the skill to a loose foam pit until he is able to consistently complete a 360 degree twist. The gymnast can progressively add mats on the pit as he gets better.

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Kasamatsu Full to Loose Foam Pit

Posted on February 24, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series: Kasamatsu Full

The foam pit is highly important with many vaulting skills. The purpose of a foam pit is to offer an opportunity to practice a difficult skill without having to worry about the landing.

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Kasamatsu Half and Kasamatsu Full to Pit with Mats

Posted on February 24, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series: Kasamatsu Full

The gymnast should twist right if his right hand touches the vault first, and twist left if his left hand touches first. It’s usually a good idea to attempt most of the vaulting repetitions on soft surfaces to reduce the chance of injuries.

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Kasamatsu Full – Cruise Action Example

Posted on February 24, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series: Kasamatsu Full

To perform Kasamatsu vaults, the gymnasts do not execute a complete round-off over the table. Instead, they should repulse the table sideways and continue twisting. Observe in this slow motion example how the gymnast leaves the table sideways. By the time he stands up vertically, he is already facing away from the table.

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Slow Motion Kasamatsu Full and Full and a Half

Posted on February 24, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series: Kasamatsu Full

Successful vaults come from mastering certain vaulting components along with personal power. These components are running, the hurdle, board contact, a first flying phase, table repulsion, and a second flying phase. Lack of power or poor technique in any of these vaulting components can result in costly mistakes.

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Vaulting Training to Resi Mats

Posted on February 24, 2011 by American Gymnast
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This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series: Kasamatsu Full

As a gymnast gets better with a skill on the vault, it is a good idea to do the same skill to an elevated soft surface. The soft surface minimizes the stress on the gymnast’s joints while making it more difficult to land. This encourages gymnasts to apply more power and improve their technique.

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