How to Gate Vault

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Run up to a suitable obstacle (eg mesh fence.)

   The obstacle should be about head height any lower and it would be better to monkey vault it.
   
   Make sure the top is fairly thin so you can grip it well, or you may fall.
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   Step 2: Climb/Wallrun/Arm jump/ to the top of the obstacle and pull yourself into a position where the top of the obstacle is about hip height and your arms are locked into position.

   , SIMULTANEOUSLY put your dominant hands palm facing forward and grasping the top of the obstacle AND your less dominant hand should now be below your upper body planted onto the far side of the obstacle and relatively in line with your right hand.
   
   Your less dominant hand will stop you hitting your head and also assist with the flip. ,,, (See tips if they do get caught) ,,,
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   Step 3: Lean over the object forward and to your dominant side.

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   Step 4: The only thing that should be preventing you from falling is the fact that you aren't leaning forward enough.

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   Step 5: Initiate the flip

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   Step 6: lean over more

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   Step 7: put more weight on your less dominant hand than your dominant.

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   Step 8: Bring your legs over the obstacle being careful that they don't get caught.

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   Step 9: Push off the obstacle with your left hand and flick your legs so they come over diagonally

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    Step 10: You should be facing the wall now while flipping your legs over

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    Step 11: be sure to let go with your dominant hand at the appropriate time (you will feel when it should be done) If the flip was done at a good speed then when you land you should be facing forward

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    Step 12: the same way you were facing in step 1.

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    Step 13: Finished.

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