The proper hand placement for Tsukahara vaults is critical for creating a dynamic block with height and power. While the entry and exit angles mirror those of a front handspring vault (on at approximately 45° and off before vertical), the hand positions are distinctly different. The first hand should reach to the front edge of the table, right at the color-change line. The second hand should then reach toward the top-center of the table. As you make contact, the lead arm must bend so you can eff