hey
absolutely...
i'll put him on the track.. do pole runs and tell you where his "MID" should be and the grip..
by the way this is petrov's quote.. for those that didn't know..
This final 3rd part of the run is characterized by the increased rate of the run while the length of the stride remains the same, thus achieving the maximum speed of the run-up. The length of the strides is a little shorter as compared to sprint, the body is straightened. The length of the strides should not change abruptly. The 2nd last step is longer than the last one by 10-20 cm (optional).
This part in covered in 6 strides and equals to 17.0 - 17.5 m (shown by top athletes of the world) if measured from the back of the box.
this is another one that is correct and vaulable from petrov
Without changing the running velocity and running position, the vaulter begins the drop five to six strides before the plant. This is done with the help of a pulling and rotation (initial) of the right hand.
(17m-17.5m = 55'9" to 57'5")
The take-off point of the top pole vaulters in the world is somewhere between 4.20 m and 4.40 m from the back of the box. The taller vaulters take of at a distance o 4.10m "“ 4.20m, shorter ones dos at 4.30m "“ 4.40m.
Continued acceleration in the last four strides is an indication of good skills acquired in the part of the pole vault (pole drop/plant). In his best Vaults, Sergey Bubka continued to increase his velocity until the take-off, as follows:
Four Strides before take-off: 9.5 m/sec
Two Strides before take-off: 9.7m/sec
Immediately prior to take-off: 9.9 m/sec
we will do some math with this one later..
dj
Come out of the back... Get your feet down... Plant big