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[quote] Why are vaulters now not getting that much more blow in comparison to vaulters on stiff poles? Is what you're teaching as a coach setting an athlete up to jump higher or to look the part?[/quote This is what I tell people. (Courtesy of Roman and Dan Issac) Forget about pretty jumps, look for...

Why do you want to get into an inverted C position? Do you achieve this on a rigid pole?

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Sir you have yet to answer my question. What is the difference between jumping on a stiff pole and a flexible one (ie, fiberglass or carbon)? And what is the advantage of a fiberglass pole? Would you tell a vaulter jumping on a stiff pole (not fiberglass) that they should take off under? Please resp...

I wish there was a like button for some of these posts.

DJ great posts, I again will say I don't understand what David B. is advocating and I asked on a previous post an important questions. I would like to know what David B. think that the advantage a fiberglass pole has over a stiff pole (bamboo, aluminum)? The answer to this question may be very revea...

Nicely said Nick. I just wish david bussabarger would answer some of these posts.

I can't agree more Barto.

DJ I was actually asking about what david bussabarger wants coaches to think. I feel like I am on the same page with you and Alan. I just don't understand what Bussabarger is trying to say, or if he's just trying to stir the pot.

I agree DJ I think we all know what the take-off point should be, and further I completely agree with your comments about the step. I see coaches, way too often, moving athletes back on the runway when they actually need to run better. And when these athletes are moved back they just over stride (lo...

No to what?