Safety Vault

You put one hand on the obstacle, step the opposite foot up onto it, thread your other leg through the gap between them and step down the far side. A hand and a foot stay on the obstacle the whole way over.

1. Hand

   Place one hand flat on the top first.

   CueHand first

2. Foot

   Step the opposite foot up beside your hand.

   CueOpposite foot

3. Through

   Keep your hips high and thread your other leg through the gap.

   CueHips high

4. Step down

   Reach the through leg to the ground and step off it quietly.

   CueNo noise

1. IfHand and foot on the same side.
   ThenUse the opposite foot to the hand; that is what leaves the gap for your other leg.
2. IfSitting back away from the obstacle.
   ThenLean your weight forward over the hand so the obstacle carries you.
3. IfThrough leg catching the top.
   ThenLift your hips higher before you swing the leg through.
4. IfDropping heavily on the far side.
   ThenReach the through leg down to the ground and step off it.