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Hi

I have been jumping since 2003 (13yrs old) but only on and off the past 3 yrs due to some other commitments I have. I have recently returned to training and have been trying to figure out what is wrong with my jumps but without success, then I found this forum and wishes to have a different comment other than my coach's on my jump.

Please advice me on what is wrong with my jump and what I should look out for and do to get a perfect jump. Thanks a lot!

im abt 172cm and 70kg. currently on a 14ft 145lbs, holding abt 2 handholds below 13ft. attempted 3.7m in this vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3k5lk7IEZM

Hi

I'm about the same age as you (14 years old) and I had the same problem. I see two issues; first one, keep your body upright when you're running (it will increase speed and it makes it easier to bend the pole); second thing when you go to the rockback position you need to shoot up not forward (It can be a little bit tricky if you are afraid) try to get paralel with the pole.


P.S.: I think you need to grip higher, you will bend the pole easier and it will help you go up

Hi thanks for the insight. and sadly im not 13 anymore. i will be 21 this yr. any other advices for the phrases after take off? cant seem to get the extension (always flag-ing when i try to clear the bar.)

Get ALan Launders book on the Principals of Australian Pole Vaulting.... called Beginner to Bubka... Start over on your training.

Rick Baggett
WSTC USA Senior Coach

its that bad huh. just wondering. is this any better such that i can a little more comment on where i have gone wrong up there other than the obvious major under-plant?

http://youtu.be/A2mTpzhlp_E

I cant remember the pole weightage, but the height is at 4.1m (~13.45feet). pole length should be at 14'6ft

and thanks baggettpv! i will go source for the book! hope i can get more advices in the meantime.

This jump was acctualy pretty good. You jump exactly the same way as I do. The only thing I can tell you is that you need to take off earlier just before you plant the pole.