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i need serious advice

Unread postby scott9300 » Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:57 pm

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.

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Unread postby polevaulter08nw » Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:59 pm

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
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Unread postby souleman » Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:11 pm

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

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Unread postby JTred » Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:41 pm

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

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Unread postby altius » Fri Mar 03, 2006 4:05 am

And get the DVD from Sean Brown at the same time. ;)
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Unread postby polevaulter08nw » Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:34 am

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.
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Unread postby stavhoppare » Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:08 pm

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.


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Unread postby PaulVaulter » Sat Mar 04, 2006 7:51 am

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.
Aim high, then at least if you miss you won't shoot yourself in the foot.

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Unread postby AVC Coach » Sat Mar 04, 2006 7:58 am

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

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Unread postby polevaulter08nw » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:49 am

i don't think he is from america
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Unread postby souleman » Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:12 am

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

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Unread postby polevaulter08nw » Sat Mar 04, 2006 12:51 pm

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