How to get more spring out of the pole?

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How to get more spring out of the pole?

Unread postby travisleroy » Tue Apr 20, 2004 11:02 am

Okay so yes, I am a high school pole vaulter, looking for advice. I can go 13' - 6" on a 14ft pole holding at about 13'. The thing is when I get on the end of the pole I cannot get enough spring to get all the energy back out of the pole. I get about half way up and I just die out. Any advice on how to get more spring besides running faster?
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Unread postby fong520 » Tue Apr 20, 2004 5:35 pm

i think it might be time for a stiffer pole mayb.?
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Unread postby Ajint_Smith » Tue Apr 20, 2004 11:35 pm

Yeah you've prety much taxed your pole. How far are you penetrating? if it's really far, you can try to swing up a little sooner. I had to do this because i couldn't get another pole because of our poor school. :(
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Unread postby opalkak » Tue Apr 20, 2004 11:41 pm

if you can't get a larger pole, droping your grip one hand grip has been likened to going up a stick. try this
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