Yes, that's a better vid. At least it shows the entire swinging action. But I still don't see your point. Or maybe you don't see my point.
If you re-read what I said about the
rectus femoris muscles, then maybe you will understand how SB and RL can have such a vigorous downswing without
hardly any bending of their trail leg knee.
This is how SB and RL get such a powerful swing! And
this is how young vaulters can practice on the highbar and (more easily) transfer the technique to the pole.
Yes, this is a different training method than Launders'. I like his method too (especially for beginners), but it can lead to bad habits on the pole. He knew a lot, but he didn't know everything, so you shouldn't take his coaching advice so dogmatically.
But really, my biggest opposition to your previous posts is simply that you stated that "
It is not possible to whip kick starting with a straight leg.". This is simply not true, as proven by WR holders SB and RL.
If I'm missing your point, perhaps you can state it in simple English?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not taking sides. I like Launder's drills, and I think Stipke has some work cut out for him. But by catching what I believe (IMHO) are coaching errors of yours and Charlie's, he's proven that he's no
dumb bunny (as our old friend Launder would say). So lighten up!
Kirk