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I am having a huge problem penetrating into the pit right now. I know its not the pole because when I do have a good takeoff the pole is too light for me. I've watched video of my self and it looks like I'm either taking off under or just swinging right off the ground. Does anyone have any drills or tips that could help? Thanks

drop your grip

ditto

Do three lefts with a lower hand grip and work on just trying to jump off the ground, taking off a little back from your takeoff and make sure your top arm is straight, also slidding box would be great..

haha it seems like i say this a bunch...but i once had this same problem. and i was told that im not jumpin into the pit with enough force. so we try yes, lowering the hand hold, moving back to a longer step, and then just to try and expode into the pit. and ya like izzystikchik said, do the three lefts to work on the arms and takeoff.

start taking pop up's from a shorter distance and work your way back.

also lower your grip.

WSV - sounds like you have an inconsistent technique if the pole is too stiff on one jump and too soft on another. First you must improve your run up structure and accuracy so you NEVER EVER take off UNDER! Improve your take off power with the Petrov 6 step drill/test using a stiff pole. Also 2/4/6 step stiff pole take offs into sand - this allows you to focus on an upspringing take off without worrying as much about hitting a box accurately. Improve your plant by doing 5000 ?? repetitions a day of the last six or eight steps -walking slowly ,walking, trotting, jogging, rnning, sprinting. making sure you begin the planting action at least three steps out and finishing high and strong. Ideally have another vaulter watchnig to give feedback on the accuracy of your movements.

A couple of months of this should make a difference.