Many different types of mats are the required equipment for tumbling.  Six foot width mats at least 12 feet long are more adequate for teaching than are the 4 to 5 foot width sizes; they provide enough room for more active participation.  Inclined mats or wedges should also be included on the list of tumbling equipment.  Other equipment that could be acquired for various teaching outcomes includes training pads, landing mats, and spotting belts.
 
 

Most regulation balance beams should be padded and adjustable in height, allowing students to practice at lower levels and during later progressions at higher levels.  Nonadjustable low beams which are mainly used by beginner students are not necessarily required, but should be addressed as equipment to buy for future considerations.  Beam training pads, used to provide extra padding on the beam when learning rolling stunts, are a necessity for safety procedures.  Vaulting or springboards for mounting purposes should also be acquired.
 
 

Vaulting equipment should include a jump board, beat board, spring board, mini tramp, take off board, side horse, and long horse.  Various well padded mats are also required for the vault.