Vault too far in front of bar

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Vault too far in front of bar

Unread postby MirBaker97 » Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:02 pm

Hey, I have a problem that when I'm vaulting Im too far in front of the bar so I can't clear it. I try to stretch my body out but it still doesn't work. This is my first year vaulting and I'm on a 11'6, 130 pole right now
I just don't understand why I can't get closer to the bar.
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Re: Vault too far in front of bar

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:11 pm

Hold 4" lower and tell us what happens.
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Re: Vault too far in front of bar

Unread postby botakatobi » Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:15 pm

You need to get your pole closer to vertical. It may be your grip height, your speed, low plant, or being under with your takeoff step.
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Re: Vault too far in front of bar

Unread postby kabagymnast19 » Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:47 am

Can't you just move your standards in?!
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Re: Vault too far in front of bar

Unread postby botakatobi » Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:07 am

Yes, you can move the standards towards the box. The greater issues are your technique and your safety.

Get the pole to vertical. If you do, the standards will usually need to be more towards 80 cm.
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