Re: Striding Out at Takeoff
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:46 pm
I understand what both grandevaulter and coachstark are coming from. I have always been taught to count during my approach and I will continue to always count. Yes, it may get in the way of the mentality of the jump, however there are many more important parts of my jump that take higher priority in learning. I am just a collegiate vaulter and if I ever become professional, maybe I will work on it haha
I thought this exact same thing when I watched the video and was already going to incorporate the jump into the drill. Still good drills none the less.
I count downwards from however many lefts I am running from in order to help the rhythm and consistency of my jump. That way when I am at "4" or at "2" my body position is the exact same no matter if I am coming from a 7L runway or a 9L runway. My goal is to have the pole at about 45 degrees by the time I am 8 steps (4L) out. From there I start the active pole drop in order for the pole to be parallel at 4 steps prepare for the plant.
I appreciate the offer to meet with me, but I do not think that will be necessary. I have seen the BTB2 dvd but do not have the book. Maybe I will ask for it for Christmas
I will take that as a compliment! Thank you haha
grandevaulter wrote:The run, plant and jump drill is one move short of completing what it is intended for. "JUMP UP"
I thought this exact same thing when I watched the video and was already going to incorporate the jump into the drill. Still good drills none the less.
grandevaulter wrote:coachstark wrote:do you count your steps during your approach run?
Why?coachstark wrote: So, if you do count your steps, make sure you start to move your hands at the same point each attempt.
When?
I count downwards from however many lefts I am running from in order to help the rhythm and consistency of my jump. That way when I am at "4" or at "2" my body position is the exact same no matter if I am coming from a 7L runway or a 9L runway. My goal is to have the pole at about 45 degrees by the time I am 8 steps (4L) out. From there I start the active pole drop in order for the pole to be parallel at 4 steps prepare for the plant.
grandevaulter wrote:I'd be glad to meet with you and go over proven and effective drills that were used by Bubka and many of the other Russian vaulters.
I appreciate the offer to meet with me, but I do not think that will be necessary. I have seen the BTB2 dvd but do not have the book. Maybe I will ask for it for Christmas
You're a very good listener - much better than my first impression of you - based on your original snotty reply to GV (which he forgave you for).
I will take that as a compliment! Thank you haha