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Standards Question?
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:55 am
by kabagymnast19
I am 5'2'' and am using a 12'6''120 pole and my standards are all the way back at 28. And it's not like I am jumping amazing heights, it is my first year and so far my PR is only 6'6''. Is there anything I can do to move my standards in that would make my vaulting better too?! Thanks.
Re: Standards Question?
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:05 am
by botakatobi
Most good vaulters need their standards back to 80 cm past zero. The closest setting I see now days is 55 cm., and I see about 500 vaulters per season as an official.
Keep them deeper and focus on your speed and technique.
From a safety perspective, you will also help maximize your safely landing deep in the pit's landing zone.
Re: Standards Question?
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:40 pm
by rainbowgirl28
31.5" is the deepest they go. It is not particularly desirable to have them closer. Right now you are landing in the safest part of the pit!
