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Unread postby opalkak » Thu Jul 22, 2004 2:00 pm

COLLEGE, if I didn't have to go to class or do homework or study or take tests, being a pole vaulter would be easy.
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Unread postby pistolpete6994 » Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:19 pm

I have to agree with SlickVT on this one....... The clap can really be a great thing, it gets you going and just makes things more fun. When your having fun while you vault you avoid the worst distraction of all...... thinking about the vault. I hate to parot nike, but just do it.

[I do understand that some people don't like it for themselves, but don't knock those that get pumped from it. ;) ]
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Unread postby vaultmom » Fri Jul 23, 2004 4:09 pm

I think if you are jumping college level and up...even if you dont like the clapping, vaulters are good enough that they can just ignore it. The problem I hear from my vaulters is that people dont know how to clap to where it helps you.
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Unread postby Skyin' Brian » Fri Jul 23, 2004 4:42 pm

in my opinion the clap is simply for the fans and not the vaulters. it helps the crowd get involved and show support and calls the attention of others at the meet to watch the jump. i feel sorry for any vaulter that needs extrinsic motivation.
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Unread postby Scott Go Pre » Fri Jul 23, 2004 5:06 pm

The clap, I believe, is just another version of the wave except there is no standing and sitting. It makes the crowd feel that is it apart of the competition! :idea:
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Unread postby opalkak » Fri Jul 23, 2004 6:41 pm

I'm stealing this line from someone, but....

I GOT THE CLAP IN RENO :yes:
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Hmmm

Unread postby jmayesvaultmom » Fri Jul 23, 2004 6:43 pm

Hmmm, that's a different way to put it :dazed: I do remember that we did clap FOR you Kevin :P
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A scripture that makes me think of all you girls and guys pole vaulting....

Habakkuk 3:19
The Sovereign LORD is my strength;
he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,
he enables me to go on the heights.
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Unread postby Scott Go Pre » Mon Jul 26, 2004 11:54 am

opalkak wrote:I'm stealing this line from someone, but....

I GOT THE CLAP IN RENO :yes:


Nice!! :D
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