How to make the same pole 'stiffer'

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Re: How to make the same pole 'stiffer'

Unread postby BenPV » Tue May 19, 2009 8:31 am

Heres my other 2 jumps for the competition. i think theres penetration but the rockback and extension was quite bad. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NpQ8FCOAtk

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Re: How to make the same pole 'stiffer'

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Tue May 19, 2009 10:34 am

Move your hands 15cm lower and put your standards at 80. The pole is not too small, you are just gripping a bit too high. With a lower grip you will be able to swing better and vault higher over your handgrip.
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Re: How to make the same pole 'stiffer'

Unread postby powerplant42 » Tue May 19, 2009 2:38 pm

There is no 'rockback'... there is only a swing. :idea: :yes:

Do you sort of get the different connotations these words have?
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Re: How to make the same pole 'stiffer'

Unread postby ashcraftpv » Fri May 22, 2009 9:06 pm

rainbowgirl28 wrote:Move your hands 15cm lower and put your standards at 80. The pole is not too small, you are just gripping a bit too high. With a lower grip you will be able to swing better and vault higher over your handgrip.


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