going higher on the pole

[JTred]

I seem to have touble lifting myself higher than my handholds when I vault. I've been slowly inching my way to the top of the pole, but i'm very close to the band. I'm on a 12 foot pole, but only making 9 feet. How can I lift myself up higher once i'm already in the air?

[VaultBrad]

you probably arent finishing your swing..... which could prevent you from getting in the position to jump over your hand grip.work on your take off and swing. another thing you could do isjump at bars several feet higer than your grip and try to kick it, or hit it with your legs. this will force you to finish your swing and extend to verticle.