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- Sun May 03, 2009 2:20 am
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Using the bend
- Replies: 13
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Re: Using the bend
I appreciate all of the advice you guys are giving me. I see where you're coming from but I am still having trouble seeing a practical way to transition the skills I gain from stiff poling into my full vault. To the best of my knowledge, my 2-3 step runs are from a handgrip of 9-9.5 feet and with no...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:33 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Using the bend
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5784
Re: Using the bend
Well an issue I seemed to having was keeping my legs pointed upward as to direct the force coming out of the bend. I would lower my feet early and get shot out by the pole. Is maintaining the swing all there is to it because it seems pretty hard to imitate what had been so easy on a pop up.
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:06 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - Intermediate Technique
- Topic: Using the bend
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5784
Using the bend
Hey PVP. I need some help with an issue I wasn't able to resolve through the search box. I am currently a Junior and just started vaulting this year. I weight about 150 and am using a 155 13' spirit. My handgrip is at about 11' and I'm currently using a 7 step from 83'. With the help of my friend wh...