Twisting off vault

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stargazer

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I have a good handspring off vault and have been trying half offs for about 6 months. I can do half on half off decently (using a big block as a vault, haven't tried it real vault yet), but can't do a simple half off two save my life! When I drop my right arm and turn my head to look under my left arm I turn about 1/4 of the way and don't go any farther. I end up landing sideways and having to roll/crash onto my shoulder, every single time. I can do the back drop full twist to feet drill on tramp easily, as well as the drill where you bump off a block/wall and twist halfway to land on your back. But, I generally have a hard time with twisting in other skills as well.

On another note, do I twist in the right direction? I cartwheel and round-off with my right leg leading, but jump half turn and full turn on beam with my left foot in front turning left.

If you have any drills, tips or thoughts on this that would be lovely, thanks!!
 
Flip it instead :).
Without a video it's difficult to say. It sounds like you aren't getting enough height off the table.
 

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