HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

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HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

Unread postby gene » Tue Apr 06, 2004 5:35 pm

i just started pole vaulting a week ago and i can do pretty good without the bar being up( about 5.5ft) but when the bar goes up i get really scared because i once hit the bar and it hurt so now i have a fear of it. I have a meet in a few days and to qualify u must get 7.5ft. i don't think i can qualify yet but i want to get at least 6ft. Can someone please help me to face my fear and to get higher. I'd really appreciate it! :confused: :confused:
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Unread postby bjvando » Tue Apr 06, 2004 5:53 pm

Patience.... just focus on the basics, Nice posture on the run, nice high tall plant, big drive and big swing......

Not EVERYTHING is going to come right away. just have fun,, thats the main point!!!

good luck. :D
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Unread postby Juntofuz » Tue Apr 06, 2004 7:28 pm

Do you try it with a bungee? Perhapt that would help so that you're clearing somethign but you wont get hurt, then form there you could move up to the bar again. Baby Steps! :star:
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Unread postby distancejumper » Tue Apr 06, 2004 8:05 pm

if you just started, don't get to down on your self.
make sure your going fast enough
but just have fun
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Unread postby JMP8928 » Tue Apr 13, 2004 10:26 pm

pole vault is the most complicated event on the field and it doesnt come easy! listen to your coach and dont worry about making bars - worry about putting together a good jump. when the consistent good jumps come, you will consistently make bars! good luck this season!
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