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thats my jump at nine... i know i lack a knee drive but i dont know what else to do.. i really need to get up to 11 this year thats what my "coach" keeps pushing soo any help would be good! thanks

here are some other jumps....

http://www.treemo.com/users/PV1328/channel/item/337474
thats 9'6

http://www.treemo.com/users/PV1328/channel/item/337476
thats my attempt at 10

Your drive knee looks good. Its your trail leg that isn't working for you. Work on a long sweeping trail leg.

The main area that, in my opinion, is going to get you to 11ft is your speed. Your cadence and running form look pretty good, could get your knees up during your run better, but your overall speed is what will help the most. Whether that requires mentally turning it up to another gear, getting a longer run, or physically training your body for more speed, you and your coach will have to figure that one out.

Hope that helps a little...

Where are you located??

I agree with indestructo about your trail leg.

It looks like you swinging right off the ground. Try to hit that take off position with your trail leg back as a long jumper would take off.

Hope this helps a little.

Your run is inconsistent and not "bouncy". Once you get a better run up things will start to happen fast. Vaulting starts at the top of the runway. Study what you can on the forum about the run up. I'd like to see higher knees and generally an overall stronger run. I've mentioned before my saying, "run strong not long". This really applies in your case. Find a small hill by your practice area and do pole runs up it. That will promote higher "bouncier" knees. Once you've got that going, utilize DJ's mid mark chart and figure out your steps so that you can be in the proper position for an "out" take off. Like most newbies, you're take off is under. Good luck............later...Mike