Bar Clearance

[PV New Kid]

I have just been vaulting for a few weeks and when its comes time in the meets i have a problem. i am always way over the bar but i hit it on the way down. My "coach" does not know how to explain the fly away process. Can anyone explain to me the correct what to do the fly away and any drills to help it become second nature to me? Thanks for the help.

[2-15-46]

well I do the same.... didn't 40 yrs ago.... but I don't stay inverted throughout the vault, I drop my feet a soon as I turn and am still holding onto the pole....... doing rope vaulting for to get better air mindedness(sp?).... at my age and trying to make a comeback I subconsciously want to hold on to something safe..haha... that's my self analysis!!!

[trackalete90]

try to "row" more (a canoe paddling type motion) to push yourself deeper into the pit

also try holding a few inches lower to speed up your pole rotation...

good luck

[sphs_pole_vaulter]

hey. i use to have the same problems when i started. make sure you kick all the way up in your swing and as you feel you finished your swing pull as hard as you can and turn. your momentum from your pull will carry you through. also when you turn and release throw the pole back opening up your hand pushing your thumbs out, that will push you back as well and it will make you land on your back. hope this helps.

[PV New Kid]

Thanks for all the help guys. I will be sure to try that out tomorrow at practice and let you know how it goes.

[ladyvolspvcoach]

Just a comment to all you "new" guys! The Pv is not something you are going to learn how to do in a season. It's a process that takes time, training, and loads of patience....so adjust your expectations to see improvements over time not instant success. After all if you just began weight training this year you won't see the real results of that training until maybe next year. Just an old guy throwing in is $.02.

[master]

ladyvolspvcoach - You are so correct. Having realistic expectations is very important, and a coach should make sure his/her athletes have that.

- master

[gymnastsrock]

try to "row" more (a canoe paddling type motion) to push yourself deeper into the pit

also try holding a few inches lower to speed up your pole rotation...

good luck

When our coach first told us to row, we suggested a canoe trip! LOL