Sometimes we all need a little help from our friends and the pals of a boy in China gave him just the springboard of support he needed to complete a gymnastics routine that initially looked a tall order.

The touching moment is captured in a video showing the determined youngster trying his best to leap over a vault in a packed school gymnasium.

Try as he might he can't quite muster the jump over the obstacle, which is taller than him, but after five attempts and a huddle with his friends he finally achieves his goal.

Sprint: The young Chinese boy hits the runway at full speed as he attempts to leap the vault in front of a crowd

Support: The boy's classmates gather around issuing a rallying cry before he makes a fifth and final attempt

Performing in front of a crowd is a daunting prospect for anyone, young or old, but the little boy takes the challenge in his stride and appears to be fully focused on the task at hand.

Watched on by classmates and staff he runs as fast as he can along a prepared runway before hitting a springboard.

Despite making an impressive jump for someone of his size he doesn't quite manage to clear the horse and is pulled over by two helpful teachers.

Many youngsters, and adults, would be pleased to muster just this manoeuvre but the boy is not content and goes back to the start of the runway for another shot.

Watching the clip, it is hard not to get behind the youngster and it is touching to hear his friends loudly cheer him on with each attempt.

After four unsuccessful tries a teacher issues an instruction to the crowd and all of his supportive classmates gather around.

Focused: The youngster never seems daunted during his attempts despite the large crowd watching him

Spring: The boy hits the board during his final attempt with suspense gripping his spectators from the sidelines

Success: Finally, showing great posture and technique the tiny boy leaps over the vault and the crowd erupts

Huddling together and chanting a message, the crowd rallies around their champion before dispersing and taking their places back on a raised platform.

As the youngster takes to the runway for a final time a crescendo of noise grows and when he hits the springboard and finally clears the vault the hall erupts.

Spreading his legs with perfect technique the boy looks like a natural as he makes the jump.