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- Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:02 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Crossbar and meets=bad jumps
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10772
Re: Crossbar=bad jumps
If your parents attend meets, try to get them to spot your check marks and penetration for you.
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 3:50 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Crossbar and meets=bad jumps
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10772
Re: Crossbar=bad jumps
Mental toughness varies by individual. I once witnessed a vaulter jump 6 inches off the world record after jogging, stretching and doing some strides only. No swing-ups or pop-ups. And, he did it on a first generation air pit that would never come close to being legal today. And this was in practice...
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 3:12 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: What size pole to use?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3714
Re: What size pole to use?
A 14' 130 would be similar to a 13' 150. I would not make this big a jump in poles. Try to go up in 5 pound increments.
If possible try a 14' 120 which would be similar to a 13' 140.
If possible try a 14' 120 which would be similar to a 13' 140.
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:50 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Crossbar and meets=bad jumps
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10772
Re: Crossbar=bad jumps
Conduct your practice just like a meet, so that you are better mentally prepared for meet conditions. Use a crossbar, do a limited amount of warmups, and start at a height you can easily clear to secure points. Also, practice in bad conditions such as a bad wind or rain. Be mentally ready for every ...
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:38 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - General
- Topic: Sh!t Vaulters Say
- Replies: 19
- Views: 22340
Re: Sh!t Vaulters Say
"I cleared it with a bungee bar."
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:36 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
- Topic: Can't even clear 6' this year
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7218
Re: Can't even clear 6' this year
I agree. Shorten your run and lower your grip. Also, work on grip strength.
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:53 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - High School
- Topic: Ways to get recruited
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7504
Re: Ways to get recruited
Be realistic where you apply based upon your marks and grades.
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:36 pm
- Forum: Sales Forum
- Topic: Wanted. Original 1950's Gill Sky Pole
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3432
Re: Wanted. Original 1950's Gill Sky Pole
The ones I've seen are brown. Thanks for the question.
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:14 pm
- Forum: Sales Forum
- Topic: Wanted. Original 1950's Gill Sky Pole
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3432
Wanted. Original 1950's Gill Sky Pole
I'm looking to buy a 16 foot Gill Sky Pole from the 1950's. Must be in good shape. Please contact me at cooperc@svusd.org