PV Advice?

[EaglesPVXC]

I've been having of a problem this season. I switched poles at the beginning of the outdoor season to a heavier pole and my vaulting has sucked. I went from a 9'6" jumper to hardly clearing 8'. I am able to get my body up to about 9'6" but then coming over the bar i come down on it even when the standards are at their minimum. Any advice?

[dabigcheez22]

I've been having of a problem this season. I switched poles at the beginning of the outdoor season to a heavier pole and my vaulting has sucked. I went from a 9'6" jumper to hardly clearing 8'. I am able to get my body up to about 9'6" but then coming over the bar i come down on it even when the standards are at their minimum. Any advice?


how big is your pole, what weight is it? are u even bending it?

[dkrause77]

EaglesPVXC:
I've been having of a problem this season. I switched poles at the beginning of the outdoor season to a heavier pole and my vaulting has sucked. I went from a 9'6" jumper to hardly clearing 8'. I am able to get my body up to about 9'6" but then coming over the bar i come down on it even when the standards are at their minimum. Any advice?

do u have a fast run? a strong leg drive?alot of things come into account. i had problems also, i was doing great then i switched poles, and i wouldnt carry into the pit.

[mac]

I'm going to be a senior and i just started pole vaulting this year during track. So far it's been a blast and i'm really glad i decided to try it out.

here's something that might help:
Make sure you really keep up your speed in the last few steps before you plant. Get the good drive and really make an effort to push out your left(lower) hand so that you don't just bail on the bend. This really helps with penetration into the pit, which might just help you to stop coming down on the bar.

[vaulter07]

Is there any way that you can work on a pole in between the soft & "heavy" poles that you have been on? Sometimes it is just too drastic a jump in weight ratings when the vaulter isn't quite ready for it. Build your way up safely rather than risk hurting yourself because of not penetrating on a really stiff pole. Also, if there are no other poles available, take advantage of the off season to work on speed and strength so that maybe, come spring, you will be able to vault safely on your heavier pole. :)

[JumpinSkiing]

The most detrimental thing to a good vaulter is a slow run. Make sure you BARREL down the runway, because the more speed you can turn into bend which turns into height the better.