Pole vaulting is a dynamic sport that combines strength, technique and physics to catapult an athlete into the air and over an elevated bar. Competitors are judged on how high they project themselves and will receive three attempts to clear the selected bar height. The First Law of Motion…
Let’s lead off with maybe the most important aspect of the pole vault – finding kids who have a chance to be successful in this event. POLE VAULTING ABILITIES Your prospects may vary in size and shape, but there are abilities they all need to succeed. Here’s what to look for:…
We use expressions every day in coaching the Pole Vault that we understand, but others may not know what in the world we are talking about. I use the following expressions all the time. Take a look at them. Maybe you can use them in your coaching. POLE VAULT PHASE…
Perfecting technique is a given if you expect to improve in the pole vault. However, you must also train for the pole vaulting event. I suggest vaulting 2 – 3 times per week plus training another three days. You’ll be amazed how quickly your heights improve when you become faster, stronger…
Many coaches feel pole vaulting consists of two seesaw actions. The first occurs when you push the top of the pole vault pole upward and forward with both hands during the Plant. This supplies momentum to create a powerful Swing so you can penetrate safely into the pole vault pit. The second seesaw…
The pole vault is a track and field event that requires much strength and skill. It involves a combination of sprinting, jumping, gymnastics and upper body strength. It can be a difficult sport to learn and succeed at. You will need to practice quite often while also performing an assortment…
Pole vaulting is one of the most technical events in track and field. A pole vaulter must have great core strength to lift his body upside down after catapulting himself off the ground. Core strength gives the vaulter ability to get a bend on the pole and shoot higher. Being…
