i cant plant my pole anymore

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i cant plant my pole anymore

Unread postby angerpaulie » Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:53 pm

so yea latley i have been not able to plant my pole i feel it is off but when i go on the track and make a box outta tape and i do my run there its on any suggestions i have never had a problem with planting i used to plant if i was under or over so i dont know why im doing this?
yes im a lefty ohh yea!!!

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Unread postby retrovaulter » Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:57 am

Did you recently go up a pole or increase your steps? Usually that will cause the hesitation. Move down a hand or two...and if that doesn't work...get back on your old pole for now and see if you can get back on track. Once you do, then move back up slowly. If that doesn't work...Anytime you have mental block like that, it is a good idea to go back to the basics. You are lefty so....do several runs at 3 rights at 75% speed and when you hit those on... than go to 4 rights and so on. You'll get it back in no time. Go get em'.
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Unread postby distancejumper » Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:47 am

I'd have to agree with retro vaulter, start close and slowly work your way back

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Unread postby nikegirl07 » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:31 am

aside from moving down you should also try slide boxes, those really help out.

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Unread postby AKell » Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:55 pm

is the problem the plant or your steps? if it's your plant, those suggestionas are pretty on target. if it's steps, mark out a spot so you can check if you're 'on' on each run- this will give you confidence once you reach the box.
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