freshman vaulting

[tylerd1994]

hey im a freshman and im using a 130 12'6 pacer. I shudder when i see this video because my form looks terrible. What am I doing wrong? I heard from a coach my hips go forward and i curl up in a ball as soon as i plant. Anything you see would be apprectiated. Sorry for the bad quality. Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNhfmy7z ... ture=email

[powerplant42]

First advice:

Get a better camera.

Second advice:

Learn to carry and drop the pole correctly.

[joebro391]

First advice:

Get a better camera.

Second advice:

Learn to carry and drop the pole correctly.

PP, that doesn't help him. Tell him your opinion of how to properly carry and drop the pole correctly; or at least where to find a reliable source of this information. -6P

[starkey480]

very nice natural takeoff now just keep the trail leg as straight as possible and sweep it to your hands and extend upside down

[altius]

Now just keep the trail leg as straight as possible" Sounds like you are speaking from experience!!!!!

[tylerd1994]

thank you guys it seems that is the problem right now...im not using much of my trail leg and just swinging both legs up. I have a meet tommorow and ill see if i can get some video shot. If i do ill post it up and see if there is any improvement.Thanks!

[powerplant42]

Pole up high (~70 degrees) at the start of the run, gradually (controlled) dropping throughout approach, drop quickens during the last 3 (6) steps as plant occurs. Watch some video of practically anybody over 5.80m!