Jumps higher in summer. Why?

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Jumps higher in summer. Why?

Unread postby pvdad81 » Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:46 pm

My son has been pole vaulting for 2 seasons now. In '06 he jumped 10'6" at the state meet. By July he was up to 13'. This year he went 13'6" at the state meet. Now he is already up to 15'. Why does he jump higher in the summer and what can we do to get the big PR at the state meet not 4 weeks later?
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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:03 pm

It sounds like he is still young in the development process and he is coming along nicely!
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Unread postby theczar » Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:15 pm

i took about 1 month off of jumping and that let my body recoup pretty well, and I'm already skimming a 17' bungee, and I was only jumping aroud 16' in season. Also, by summer athletes usually have tons of training under their belt, and the rest is good for their bodies, which might be why we jump a bit higher
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Unread postby powerplant42 » Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:07 pm

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Unread postby txpolevaulter_k25 » Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:36 pm

i think it is all about things clicking for him, same thing for me i ended my season jumping 12'6 and when this summer rolled around i jumped 13'6 and now i am almost getting 14'
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Unread postby Vaultiletics » Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:19 am

Hey Jerry! From a friend who knows you and your son.. And from a coaches standpoint... There is no school or distraction to think about.. He loves the sport... Its more fun to go to the meets in a relaxed atmosphere... And he is devepling nicely and putting some jumps together... Not bad for a lefty! Haha! :) Best of luck bro!
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