Finishing the swing

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Waverider321
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Finishing the swing

Unread postby Waverider321 » Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:47 pm

Height: 5'5
Weight: 120?
Pole: 130 and 140 11' 6 Pacer
Grip: 10' 6
PR: 9ft
Age: 16
2nd year jumping

Last week at practice i finally got down my run up/plant/and part of my swing. Up until i get inverted or almost inverted i am pretty good, but i do not finish once i have to pull to bring my body above my arms. My PR went from 8 to 9 yesterday because of fixing most of my jump last week, and i am hoping that maybe i can get another foot by Monday to qualify for county's if i can get a better understanding of what to do once i am half way through the swing.

Thanks, Nick
Sophomore 2nd year Vaulter
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Indoor: 9'6 Sophomore
Outdoor: 10'6 Sophmore

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Re: Finishing the swing

Unread postby powerplant42 » Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:00 am

If there is a quick fix, it is "swing with the whole body", not "just the leg". :idea:

Long term, high-bar is your best bet combined with the "long swing" drill on the pad. Someone else can help you set up a schedule for that. :yes:
"I run and jump, and then it's arrrrrgh!" -Bubka

Waverider321
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Re: Finishing the swing

Unread postby Waverider321 » Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:06 pm

Wow, thanks :idea: i never really thought about that. I'll post back to tell you how i did.

Thanks, Nick
Sophomore 2nd year Vaulter
PR's
Indoor: 9'6 Sophomore
Outdoor: 10'6 Sophmore

Waverider321
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Posts: 3
Joined: Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:05 am
Expertise: High school
Lifetime Best: 9'6
World Record Holder?: Renaud Lavillenie
Favorite Vaulter: Steven hooker

Re: Finishing the swing

Unread postby Waverider321 » Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:32 pm

ok, so i didnt get 10', and im not sure exactly what counties is. But i jumped 9'6. So for winter comming to an end, i think a foot and a half improvement in the last 2 weeks is enough.

Thanks for the advice
Nick
Sophomore 2nd year Vaulter
PR's
Indoor: 9'6 Sophomore
Outdoor: 10'6 Sophmore

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Re: Finishing the swing

Unread postby powerplant42 » Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:49 pm

1'6" is great improvement for 2 weeks! Keep up the momentum!

If you'd like a good cue... "Get your feet behind your head and your hips behind the pole." :yes:
"I run and jump, and then it's arrrrrgh!" -Bubka


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