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    How can you hop a spiked fence?
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    It's not a good idea to hop over a spiked fence. You wouldn't have anywhere to rest your hands while you jumped. Instead, climb the fence or look for a gate.
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    What if I'm short?
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    If you're worried that you're not tall enough to hop a fence, practice jumping straight upwards. This will help build muscles and let you jump higher.
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    I can't do the speed vault because I can't get enough height and I end up tripping and falling. What can I do?
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    Try jumping smaller hurdles and work your way up to bigger hurdles. The more you practice, the more height you'll be able to get.
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    What should I do if the fence is too high?
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    Look for a gate (if you are trying to get in) or find another fence (if you are practicing).
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    What should I do if the back of my shirt gets caught in a spiked fence?
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    If you're jumping a spiked fence, tuck your shirt in first. Otherwise, if you get stuck, you'll have to wriggle your way out of your shirt and may hurt yourself in the process.
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    How do I overcome my fear of doing the monkey vault?
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    Practice doing it at lower heights first. After a while you'll get comfortable doing it on higher and higher fences.
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