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Stretch Jump (vault)
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Two-foot punch on the board, body fully extended at peak (arms in crown), controlled two-foot landing on stack.
Coaching cues
- Push the board
- Reach the ceiling
- Tight at the top
- Land light
How to teach it — drill
Punch board to a low stack 15 reps. Track stick rate.
Common mistakes & fixes
Error: Bent legs at peak
Fix: Squeeze legs together at the top
Conditioning: Stretch jump in front of a mirror
Error: Falls forward on landing
Fix: Land with hips OVER feet
Conditioning: Sticky-landing drill
Deductions
Legs bent/separated at peak0.10 each
Steps on landing0.10 each
Fall0.50
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