Sophomore Pole Vaulter-Please Help

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pvaulter97
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Sophomore Pole Vaulter-Please Help

Unread postby pvaulter97 » Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:01 pm

Hello this is my second year vaulting and my pr is 4.06m or 13'4". I am having trouble getting completely upside and completing my swing as i cant relax my upper body. Please give me help as well as any drills that would be beneficial to me.Click the bottom web address to view a video of me or visit my youtube channel at THEupANDcomer1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuU2KUAFA2g
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Re: Sophomore Pole Vaulter-Please Help

Unread postby altius » Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:44 am

Black magic coaching -again! But control the pole in the run up -dont pump it back and forth and DO NOT throw your head back as you try to invert. Could do with a better camera angle but the take off and initial swing don't look too bad.
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Re: Sophomore Pole Vaulter-Please Help

Unread postby pvaulter97 » Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:43 pm

I do tuck as i throw my head back but when i keep my head forward and swing straight i have issues with dropping my shoulders. Any drills to fix this or other advice?
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Re: Sophomore Pole Vaulter-Please Help

Unread postby coachjvinson » Sun Feb 24, 2013 9:29 pm

pvaulter97 wrote:I do tuck as i throw my head back but when i keep my head forward and swing straight i have issues with dropping my shoulders. Any drills to fix this or other advice?


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