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I can get the leg whip and kick up, but I do not let my shoulders drop down to raise my hips to get fully vertical. I have tried throwing my head back to look at the runway but it feels very weird and I bail out. Any help on getting past this so I can get fully inverted?

I weigh around 150 lbs. I ran cross country and wrestled, so I'm i pretty good shape. I never lift, so I can't really give you what my current max's are. Last season, my max bench was 175 lbs. My PR is 13'

What exercises/lifts should I be doing to help my overall vaulting? Like which muscles should I isolate, if I should isolate any.

Any suggestions on if I should take supplements and which ones to take?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRMDY9ZjQxc

In the video I was 15 years old(16 now), I was a sophomore. I've been jumping since 7th grade, but didn't get very serious until freshman year.
Pole Used: 14 ft Pacer FX 150 lbs, I believe the flex was a 20.3.
Grip Height: 13' 6"

How would I go about contacting the colleges? Just email them saying "Hey, I'm _______ from _______ and I vault ______. It would be great if you'd consider recruiting me."

I just learned that I may get another pole this year. Now I am asking what size pole you think I should get. Length? Weight? Flex? The 13' 6" from last year was a 19.6 and the 14' was a 20.3

These are all great tips. I appreciate all the help and will be sure to update throughout this season.

Well that was eye opening. Everyone I talk to says I have a good approach and whatnot, but you seem to be good at pointing out specifics on what is wrong. Which is exactly what I asked for. Specifics. Thanks for your help and I'll try to work on doing the things you suggested. Hopefully, this will h...

If I keep my right hand close to my hip, do I still drop the pole on the third step from the box?

Here is a video of my current PR.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRMDY9ZjQxc

I am about 5' 8", 16 years old, average in-season weight is about 145 lbs (I wrestle at 132 lbs) and a junior in high school. Last year I vaulted on a 13' 6" 150 lbs Pacer FX 20.3 and a 14' 150 lbs Pacer FX 21.6 (Handhold about 13' 8"). My PR was 13'. I have been told my approach and ...