Standards Question?

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Standards Question?

Unread postby kabagymnast19 » Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:55 am

I am 5'2'' and am using a 12'6''120 pole and my standards are all the way back at 28. And it's not like I am jumping amazing heights, it is my first year and so far my PR is only 6'6''. Is there anything I can do to move my standards in that would make my vaulting better too?! Thanks.

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Re: Standards Question?

Unread postby botakatobi » Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:05 am

Most good vaulters need their standards back to 80 cm past zero. The closest setting I see now days is 55 cm., and I see about 500 vaulters per season as an official.

Keep them deeper and focus on your speed and technique.

From a safety perspective, you will also help maximize your safely landing deep in the pit's landing zone.

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Re: Standards Question?

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:40 pm

31.5" is the deepest they go. It is not particularly desirable to have them closer. Right now you are landing in the safest part of the pit! :yes:


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