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Unread postby cna11493 » Thu May 03, 2007 7:36 pm

OK, I started vaultiung this year about a month ago, and I am in 7th grade.(I'm a girl) For the last two days I have had trouble swinging my legs up and I am basically running through the pit. Any suggestions??

btw My personal best is 5' :o

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Unread postby bcdsports14 » Thu May 03, 2007 10:48 pm

all i can tell you is do a search just like the forum rules say.

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Unread postby vault3rb0y » Thu May 03, 2007 11:57 pm

Well its ok to be a beginner, we all started somewhere, welcome to the sport!! At this point, i wouldnt worry about swinging up too much. In fact, you should just be getting used to what it feels like to run with a pole and plant it. Hold about 8 inches higher than you can grab the pole just standing up, and take about 6 steps into the box, jump, and keep both arms straight as you glide into the pit. Raise your grip 3 inches as you feel comfortable. The faster you run, and the taller you are when you jump, the easier it will be to make it into the pit. Work on that for a while before you try to swing.

P.S. 5 feet for a 7th grade girl is just fine!! ;)
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Unread postby cna11493 » Sat May 05, 2007 5:01 pm

Thanks! I appreciate the help!

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Unread postby ladyvolspvcoach » Sun May 06, 2007 2:28 pm

where are you located??? There may be some one on one help nearby!

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Unread postby TylerPorter11 » Thu May 24, 2007 10:31 pm

put a bungee up at a resonable height like 8 or 9 and keep swinging up to hit it with your feet

also ab workouts might help here a little
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