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by sphs_pole_vaulter
Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: Bar Clearance
Replies: 7
Views: 5794

hey. i use to have the same problems when i started. make sure you kick all the way up in your swing and as you feel you finished your swing pull as hard as you can and turn. your momentum from your pull will carry you through. also when you turn and release throw the pole back opening up your hand ...
by sphs_pole_vaulter
Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: Arm Position at Takeoff Question
Replies: 13
Views: 8315

Wus up? My coach has told me that, if you're right handed, that when you put the pole into the box and push your arms up like your take off position your left foot should be under your top hand(right). If left handed vise-versa. to make sure that you're in the right position get your coach to take t...
by sphs_pole_vaulter
Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:31 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Training
Topic: New to Pole Vaulting
Replies: 12
Views: 11648

train hard

you really have to be in shape to pv. as you know its not gonna be easy there are many different skills that you have to aquire that will help you over the bar. You really have to be flexible and you have to be FAST! with out speed you wont get anywhere. i just recently started this year and it took...
by sphs_pole_vaulter
Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:26 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: Pole Problems!!
Replies: 5
Views: 4851

Pole Problems!!

Can anyone out there help me? My coach told me its illegal to use a pole under your weight but the thing is.....I dont know my weight! :( Ive been using a 130 lbs pole, lenght?, but now my coach wants me to use a 140 lbs, lenght?, and i have a meet tomorrow?!?!?! wut can i do? it doesnt feel the sam...

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