moving up the pole?

[gldnram80]

Just looking for a little information. I have a boy wo is stuck at 12'9 for 3 years. Just can'tget 13'. When he is on a 160 lb 13' he blows through the pole. He is now on a 165lb pole holding at 12'6. He has had at leasxt 15 attempts at 13' and always hits it at the top with his arm or chest comming down. 95% of the time he is in the middle of the pit in the safe area. Question is should i suggest he hold higher on the pole? any comments, training suggesting drills, or hand position would be appreciated

[patybobady]

no 14' poles? well i would say bring the standards in a little, like 10-15 centimeters. that or anothe rpole. moving up the pole will just mash it a little more...it wouldn't help that much more...maybe holding down a tad and pushing off the pole would help.

[bjvando]

how is his Take off..?

that is the key aspect ( in my opinion), besides the run. I personally dont like moving the standards too much, only move them if totally necessary, its unsafe to move them too much.... make sure the take off is conistent and strong. That is where most of the penetration is in the jump....