Introduction and first question

[ladyvolspvcoach]

Mike, check out the link that Master has posted. It shows what I was discussing earlier on this thread..

[souleman]

Yeah, I watched it. And don't think I'm not going to refer to it when someone starts debating dj's chart. It really is amazing how they both leveled off at the same spot in their run. Later...............Mike

[master]

ladyvolspvcoach asked me to post this drawing and text for him. It supplements his previous posts on this topic.

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It is important to realize that the drawing shows a configuration of run drills for a 13'7" grip.  However, the drills can be configured to accomodate any grip height.  I have provided a series of measurements for other hand grips. If coaches or athletes want a customized set of measurements for their specific hand grips I will be happy to provide that for them: 

Hand grip  First lane  Second Lane  Third lane  Fourth Lane

  11'1"      4'5"        4'6"         4'7"        4'9"
  12'0"      4'5"        4'7"         4'10"       5'1"
  12'10"     4'10"       5'1"         5'3"        5'6"
  13'5"      5'1"        5'3"         5'6"        5'9"
  14'0"      5'3"        5'6"         5'9"        5'11"

These drills are incredibly effective in developing a proper run-up.  If the proper pole management techniques are applied to these pole runs, your athletes will also begin to show the proper posture, pole carry, pole drop timing, plant and take-off timing. 

Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance with these drills.

ladyvolspvcoach


[cormanac]

This helps a lot! Thanks for getting the PIC up and other hand holds. I am excited to try this next season!

[ladyvolspvcoach]

We usually use these at the start of our fall practices and do them religiously until competition starts in Jan. You should have your athletes to at least 5 -7 in each lane each practice..