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This is me jumping 14'7" for a school record, but my form fell apart on this jump, so im open to any help or constructive criticizing. Rip it apart...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkPSkTi4elo

I weigh 110 pounds
I'm 5'6"
The pole is a 14'1" UCS spirit 145lb
I am gripping at 13'5"
Standards are at 15.5 inches


p.s. if you watch the whole thing, i went a little crazy at the end

Keep your trail leg straight. But I know thats not gonna happen with you

it wasnt as straight as usual, usually i break it down after my back is parallel to the ground, so i guess i could work on that

anybody else got some tips? i cant have a perfect jump

It's better than mine. Just work on the trail leg, and turn into the pole, you cast out a little?

EDIT: After watching it again, your turn is good. just work on the trail leg

well here's your problem - first of all ya got the wrong hand up top and second you're using a right-handed pole :-)

In addition to these things, you should also begin with your pole more vertical. Your current carry is really slowing you down.

VaultnGus wrote:well here's your problem - first of all ya got the wrong hand up top and second you're using a right-handed pole :-)

haha, maybe that lefty 140 you lent me will work for some more p.r.'s thanks

powerplant42 wrote:In addition to these things, you should also begin with your pole more vertical. Your current carry is really slowing you down.

thanks, i fixed that in practice today, what a difference!

ok first of all, your step is about 1'tight... you broke your tail leg in right away, lost some power there, and oh yeah, in the great words of your dad, "GET BACK FURTHER!!!!!" LOL


haha just messing, great jump i was there to watch it, amazing seeing someone sooo small and slow get so high... :-P



lefties rule!!!!

You are on the right track. You could use a better finished take off to get your trail leg farther behind you, and keep your hips moving up throughout your entire jump.