Gymnasts sprint down a runway, which is a maximum of 25 meters in length, before hurdling onto a spring board. The gymnast is allowed to choose where they start on the runway. The body position is maintained while "punching" (blocking using only a shoulder movement) the vaulting platform. The gymnast then rotates to a standing position. In advanced gymnastics, multiple twists and somersaults may be added before landing. Successful vaults depend on the speed of the run, the length of the hurdle, the power the gymnast generates from the legs and shoulder girdle, the kinesthetic awareness in the air, and the speed of rotation in the case of more difficult and complex vaults. COUNT 9
QSN1 What is the maximum length of the runway gymnasts sprint down before hurdling onto a spring board? ANS1 25 meters QSN2 What is blocking using only a shoulder movement called? ANS2 punching QSN3 What is one thing a successful vault depends on? ANS3 the length of the hurdle QSN4 What may be added to a vault before landing in advanced gymnastics? ANS4 multiple twists and somersaults QSN5 What is the maximum length of a runway? ANS5 25 meters QSN6 Who gets to chose where a gymnast starts to run on the runway? ANS6 The gymnast QSN7 What position is the gymnast when in the air? ANS7 a standing position QSN8 What are later added to the landing by advanced gymnasts? ANS8 multiple twists and somersaults QSN9 What do successful vaults depend on other than speed of the run? ANS9 the length of the hurdle, the power the gymnast generates from the legs and shoulder girdle, the kinesthetic awareness in the air, and the speed of rotation