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my school has no pole vault coach, we have an " advisor".. but can anyone post some pictures of the plant.. like correct form? thanks in advance.

here you go, its not a picture, but its a website of a bunch of free vids, and a slide by slide vault. its neovault.com

Go to Sky Jumpers.com . Also Advantage Athletics. Both of them should have some good stuff. Also order the book Beginner to Bubka. Read it, Jump right and jump high! Later.....Mike

If you decide you like pole vaulting try to go to a camp. It'll help you so much. For the meantime, study the videos and picture series on www.stabhochsprung.com

And get the DVD from Sean Brown at the same time.

get any good videos and books that you can! ask your coach if he can pay for them! or the school can as like a coach for you.

For CORRECT Biomechanics information, you need the following two videos. This is correct mechanics...no speculation or "try this" information. Pole speed is absolutely the most important part of the vault once off the ground. These videos explain what it is, how to initiate it and how to keep it going. This is really what all vaulters need to jump high. There is no magic formula. Proper mechanics PROVEN through biomechanical study is the key. Study the technique video and work on the drills and you will have success.


PERFORMING AT THE PEAK.......POLE VAULT TECHNIQUE

with Dick Railsback, 5X All-American and 2X National Champion, former Olympic Vault Coach, former U of NE Coach, and World-renowned Clinician/expert on the Pole Vault Coach Railback provides a comprehensive look at every aspect of women’s pole vaulting with demonstrations, a plethora of information, and a direct, easy-to-understand approach. Everything about teaching and learning the pole vault is included in this video: concepts, pole speed, running with the pole, approach, plant, take off, follow-through, inversion, clearance, and much, much more! Any coach or vaulter serious about the event will learn something from this video!
56 minutes. 2002. ISBN 1-56404-924-8.
TV-1859 $39.95




POLE VAULT DRILLS

with Dick Railsback,
5X All-American,
former University of Nebraska Field Events Coach
Two-time USA National Champion Dick Railsback provides over 30 pole vaulting drills intended to enhance both the beginner and advanced pole vaulter. Correct mechanics are explained and demonstrated for proper grip, pole carry, plant, takeoff, penetration, inversion, extension, and turn. Drills are visually explained in regular speed, slow motion, and stop action for maximum learning.
58 minutes. 2002. ISBN 1-56404-898-5.
TV-1829G $39.95


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I understand this is a vast generalisation, especially seeing as there are plenty of educated people on this site promoting good technical vaulting, but......

My advice to you Scott is to stay away from any videos or books made by Americans, if you have any aspirations of being really good.

WOW! That advice is will go over like a narc at a biker rally on this website.

i don't think he is from america

I think what he meant was to focus his education and study on the 6:40 model which is championed best by agapit and altius. On the other hand, most American coaches are coaching that technique now a days. The key thing is, is to study them all. Fortunately there is plenty of info out there thatinstructs on a correct and safe way to vault. Later.....Mike

ok that makes me feel better about what was said, but it sounded like a derogatory comment to the vaulters and coaches of US.