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- Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:07 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Advanced Technique
- Topic: The location of the take off point in fiberglass pole vaulti
- Replies: 107
- Views: 82136
Re: The location of the take off point in fiberglass pole vaulti
Right on DJ. My high school coach 74-76 and my college coaches all taught a penultimate jump up and in takeoff. So did olsons coach at Abilene as well as many others. So the point that running off the ground was all that was taught is somewhat ambiguous to say the least
- Tue Sep 18, 2012 5:26 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - General
- Topic: Another "is he/she suitable"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10613
Re: Another "is he/she suitable"
Seek out a USATF club. They will typicaly be your best bet on getting "off the ground" no pun intended. I have a 10 year old the comes around now and then to vault and she is having fun (safely) and is learning. But ditto on the other comments!
- Tue Sep 18, 2012 5:17 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - USA Elite
- Topic: Jenn Suhr to Jump at NFL Game
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9539
Re: Jenn Suhr to Jump at NFL Game
Good stuff and a big yahoo!!! for promoting pole vault!
- Tue Sep 18, 2012 5:15 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - International
- Topic: Feofanova has triple fracture, blames London organizers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5903
Re: Feofanova has triple fracture, blames London organizers
Hum.....no comments, ok i'll do it. Gusty wind aside...............i'm gonna say sour grapes, everyone had to deal with it and Jen did! Oh yeah and like we need lawyers involved in whether or not we should be compensated for the weather/site conditions....give me a break.
- Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:59 am
- Forum: Pole Vault - Masters
- Topic: Not too late to start pole vaulting again!
- Replies: 45
- Views: 48899
Re: Not too late to start pole vaulting again!
Yes master is wise!
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:24 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Beginning Technique
- Topic: Short Pole Vaulters?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15424
Re: Short Pole Vaulters?
Good speed and strenght can make up for some of your "limitations" however if you want to do it and love it, go for it. There have been some great vaulters wo have been "short". Two years ago there was a gal in Florida who was about your size and she jumped 12'9" in high sch...
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:19 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Advanced Technique
- Topic: The location of the take off point in fiberglass pole vaulti
- Replies: 107
- Views: 82136
Re: The location of the take off point in fiberglass pole vaulti
"As a coach we will have many careers. The athlete will only have one." ADTF old son - If you are going to quote me - you should at least cite me!!!!! Page 5, ChapterTwo, Track and Field and the role of the coach, 'From Beginner to Bubka -and Isinbayeva too". But you have chosen an i...
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:15 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault Safety
- Topic: Serious Pole Vault Injuries 2003-Present
- Replies: 6
- Views: 72027
Re: Serious Pole Vault Injuries 2003-Present
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjXlSs95hWc I would call this a serious injury. It is, but we're really looking more at life-threatening accidents in this thread. There are a disturbing number of relatively elite male vaulters who have damaged their scrotum/testicles from hitting the pole on the way...
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:08 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Masters
- Topic: Not too late to start pole vaulting again!
- Replies: 45
- Views: 48899
Re: Not too late to start pole vaulting again!
Spend your time in the early months of your comeback regaining strength, endurance, flexibility (really important) and some speed work and drills. I am now about 1.5 years into my comeback (I am 54) and I had alot of nagging injuries early on from a simple lack of conditioning. I cant emphasize enou...
- Wed Sep 12, 2012 2:48 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
- Topic: Essx vs Spirit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12770
Re: Essx vs Spirit
Well I agree, just thought there might be a brand that might help more(age wise) than another brand. Have never jumped on spirits or Essex but have/ do jump on all others. Thanks
- Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:04 am
- Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
- Topic: Essx vs Spirit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12770
Re: Essx vs Spirit
Well KC I agree but at 54 there is only so much UP at takeoff LOL! Trying different poles to find what works best for me at my age. currently jumping on Altius and Gill products. Might try an ESSEX if I can rent it first. thanks Becca and KC for the input. any additional info or insight would be gla...
- Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:19 am
- Forum: Pole Vault - Equipment
- Topic: Essx vs Spirit
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12770
Re: Essx vs Spirit
So in your opinion what pole would be best if you do tend to sink at takeoff ?