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by GasPasser
Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: Arms up and jumping but can't swing
Replies: 3
Views: 31638

Re: Arms up and jumping but can't swing

Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. Busy summer. I still stand by earlier comments: 1. She's giving up on it too soon - she gets the shins to the hands, then shoots out to the bungies. She need to try to keep her legs and body close to the pole as she inverts and extends her body. 2. She co...
by GasPasser
Sat Jun 23, 2018 12:56 pm
Forum: Northeast Region
Topic: Summer Meets in PA/NJ/CT/NY/MD/VA
Replies: 0
Views: 13188

Summer Meets in PA/NJ/CT/NY/MD/VA

Not all meets have PV, but many do.

http://www.chuckxc.com/Outdoor-T-F.html

Plus these two beach meets:
Aug 4-5 (NJ) - https://verticaladventures.org/beach-vault/
Aug 11 (NY) - http://www.rochesterrockback.com/beach- ... onship.cfm
by GasPasser
Sat Jun 23, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
Topic: Arms up and jumping but can't swing
Replies: 3
Views: 31638

Re: Arms up and jumping but can't swing

Wow, really nice take-off! You've done a good job getting her to that point. It does look a little "blocky". It appears that her elbow of her bottom arm is out - which is good. If the elbow is not out (outside of the left shoulder), it is hard/impossible to drive the chest through. Which i...
by GasPasser
Sat Mar 24, 2018 1:57 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Masters
Topic: 2018 USATF Masters Indoor Championships - Landover, MD
Replies: 0
Views: 14375

2018 USATF Masters Indoor Championships - Landover, MD

Pretty sad that it's been a year since the last posting on this board for Masters - so I thought I'd toot our own horn with some of the latest Masters Nat'l championship results. Great turnout and well done to all who went! Womens Pole Vault 30-59 http://live.finishtiming.com/#/results/meet/20180002...
by GasPasser
Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:16 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
Topic: Pole progression and purchasing
Replies: 3
Views: 18095

Re: Pole progression and purchasing

Ok, HS poles, HS rules. The rules really stink because it is all about weight rating. But holding at 12' on a 12-140 and @ 12' on a 13-140 is a huge jump in relative stiffness and can prevent a vaulter from landing safely in the pit. And bumping up grip by more than 3" at at time is a really ba...
by GasPasser
Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:25 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
Topic: Video Analysis of 16' 6" Miss
Replies: 9
Views: 30996

Re: Video Analysis of 16' 6" Miss

You are over-bending this pole, not blowing through it. With a blow through, you would have hit the bar on the way up. So I stand by my original advice, drop your grip 3-4 inches on this pole. It will give you greater penetration (the peak of your vault will move deeper into the pit - you will also ...
by GasPasser
Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:55 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
Topic: Video Analysis of 16' 6" Miss
Replies: 9
Views: 30996

Re: Video Analysis of 16' 6" Miss

I will leave the technical analysis to others - but in my view you're technique is pretty good in this video. As for meet coaching let me say this: 1) Problem: you are over bending this pole on this jump, and you are not getting enough penetration. 2) Solution: Lower you grip - it will give you bett...
by GasPasser
Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:49 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - Masters
Topic: Don Isett sets new record
Replies: 0
Views: 18538

Don Isett sets new record

77 year-old Don Isett breaks indoor age group world record in the pole vault clearing 10'06"!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYKdydqfJc8

Way to go Don!!!! :yes:
by GasPasser
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:23 pm
Forum: Website News and Camp/Competition Announcements
Topic: Jan Johnson Camp - Phila, PA Jan 7-8
Replies: 0
Views: 10392

Jan Johnson Camp - Phila, PA Jan 7-8

From one coast to the other - Jan Johnson is hitting the road to the east coast.

Check it out - 2-day indoor camp in the Philly area.

https://www.instagram.com/pjc_philly_jumps_club/

http://www.vstraining.com/sky/camps/app ... 202017.pdf
by GasPasser
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: Pole Vault - College
Topic: College freshman need help ASAP!!!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 25930

Re: College freshman need help ASAP!!!!!!!!

Yeah, probably mental. The brain does a pretty good job at self-preservation. I would suggest you try one-arm take off drills & 1-left take-off drills. Then go to 2-left take-offs, then try adding the swing to the 2-left take-offs. When you are confident with that, go to 3-lefts. Ease your way b...
by GasPasser
Sat Nov 26, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: Pole Vault - Video Review
Topic: Takeoff-swing connection
Replies: 3
Views: 18736

Re: Takeoff-swing connection

Try this cue - swing your thigh to top hand. For right handed vaulters it right hand right thigh. Really you want both swing your thigh to your hand, and throw your top had to your thigh at the same time. Given your grip on this pole, you should also be thing to swing your feet to the top of the pol...
by GasPasser
Wed Nov 09, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: Sales Forum
Topic: PV Pit on ebay Reading PA
Replies: 0
Views: 8082

PV Pit on ebay Reading PA

Spotted this on ebay....http://www.ebay.com/itm/PACER-Pole-Vaul ... 3641.l6368

Seller's location - Reading, PA

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