vaulting table

noun

vaulting table

noun
1

Gymnastics, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports An apparatus featuring a flat, large, and cushioned surface almost parallel to the floor sloping downward at the end closest to the springboard.

  • Judges take deductions for insufficient height or distance from the vaulting table; messy form in the air; low chest position on the landing; finishing too far to the side; and steps, hops or falls.2024 July 27, Maggie Astor, “Your Guide to Olympic Gymnastics: Vault”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 31 Jul 2024:
Synonyms
vault
Related terms
vaulting horse, pommel horse

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