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Well i was on a 130lb pole and two days ago i was working on using a soft 150 and did fairly well (i use it in the 1st video)
When i got to the meet i did all my warm-up jumps with it.... right before we were about to start my coach showed up with a pole for me to try (i believe it is a 13'6" 150lb Rocket)... so i used it and ended up really close to clearing 13'4"

10'6"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-DKvM6PhhB4
11'6" - 1st jump with Rocket
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vCMuDtqIuqc
12'6" - 2nd jump with Rocket
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wr6_C1_Vpqk
13'4" - Miss
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-F7Up6HPs

I am still improving and i know i am doing a few things wrong

Let me know what you think!

yeh it seems like you are having the same problem with me of not being able to get your hips vertical...i don't know how to cure it

keep the swing comming, and dont keep the bottom arm on it too long. your bottom arm should be out at take off, and when your swing comes through, you need to let your bottom arm collapse, letting your hips to rise

I forgot a few things...

Grade: Senior
Yrs Experience: This is my 2nd yr
Size: 5'6" 130lbs
Pole: In 1st video - 13' 150lb Skypole..... 5 steps
Other videos - 13'6" 155lb Rocket (sorry i thought it was a 150).... 7 steps
Grip: maximum legal height

I think you are hesitating on that new pole a little bit. You need more agression throughout your jump. Your take off isnt as powerful as it should be for the pole you are on, and your swing stops when your shins hit the pole, as it seems your eyes are fixated on the bar. You need to keep your energy moving into the pole during the entire jump, by jumping hard, swinging fast to the pole, and moving your hips up the pole. You are not once inverted in your videos, but thats ok. Hit the bubkas hard and do tons of leg lifts on the ground and on a high bar. It will take ab strength to keep the pole moving the entire jump. I think if can swing all the way back and move up the pole you will PR by a foot right away.

I'm having trouble with keeping my plant leg back and getting a good swing out of it, especially as i progress to stiffer poles... any ideas?
Also i noticed that i am extending both legs too soon which making me flag out and keeps me from getting inverted... again, especially as i progress to stiffer poles.. any ideas?
I have districts on friday & want to make states REALLY badly!
(especially since my football and wrestling season both ended in injury... i really need a chance to redeem myself)

I know what you mean. I'm going to be working twice as hard to make states next year.

EPVaulter1 wrote:I'm having trouble with keeping my plant leg back and getting a good swing out of it, especially as i progress to stiffer poles... any ideas?
Also i noticed that i am extending both legs too soon which making me flag out and keeps me from getting inverted... again, especially as i progress to stiffer poles.. any ideas?
I have districts on friday & want to make states REALLY badly!
(especially since my football and wrestling season both ended in injury... i really need a chance to redeem myself)

Hey what district are you in?

I'm in district 3... how about you?

It looks like you're jamming your bottom arm out and then down as you swing which will cause you to block out and bring your swing to a stop before you finish.

Work on keeping your hands above your head and swinging your hips, not your feet, to meet them. That pole looks like it will work well for you. Good luck!

EPVaulter1 wrote:I'm in district 3... how about you?

Ah I'm in District 1. Good luck at districts man! Maybe we'll both make districts and both go to states! haha