Breaking the Plane rule question

[Vaultref]

In 2006, the rule included as a failed attempt: c. A competitor leaves the ground in an attempt to vault and fails to clear the crossbar;

In 2007, that rule subsection was deleted.

It would be an incorrect interpretation to say that a touch by a pole beyond the plane of the zero mark that was as a result of normal bending during an attempt or an aborted attempt is a foul.
That is not correct. It is not a foul unless the pole was planted completely out of the box and wedged into the front pad area.

[OUvaulterUSAF]

bear in mind if you exercise this ruling during an attempt, the clock is still running. i know if i take off the ground it takes a lot of energy.

[Glory]

OUVAULTER....is your name chris..were you at the INDY Twilight meet back in the middle of May?..just curious..thanks

[OUvaulterUSAF]

yes, i was there (NH'd) when you exercised said rule last month.

[Glory]

haha sweet i thought so...how are things going now..been to any meets lately?

[OUvaulterUSAF]

nope, needs of the Air Force cut my summer season way short.