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Compared to the boy's hand that pole looks enormous.

I see what you mean, instead of treating the problem, cure it.

So this idea came to me that how come there are no pads in the box. You might say, "How do you expect to plant the pole?" Well this pad would not be in place as you plant the pole inside of the box but rather resting on the side skirt next to the box. Then as you planted it would be flippe...

So whilst still being relaxed as possible reach up as high as possible with both arms using the top arm as a fulcrum and the bottom for balance?

roundabouts>stop signs

I hate having to wait my turn.

I am also confused on the whole left arm plant phase of the vault. I have heard it is supposed to be straight and tall, but you would still not want it to push, correct?

I have never actually looked at my pole carry but yes i do, and kirkb you are absolutely right about a forward lean at take off. My coach sometimes gets on me for that and i do feel like that i have to muscle to salvage the vault.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU3yQkiz6-I&feature=channel_page Tear me up. Things i have improved on since this video: 1)cleaner take off 2)straighter trail leg, less tuck and shoot 3)higher plant 4)better inversion :dazed: This vault makes me cringe every time i watch it, i spot so many mistak...

It works quite well but often times my run gets better and better and its already back really far.

I have used that chart before.

7 steps - 98-99

6 steps - 84-85

5 steps - 71-72

4 steps - 56-57

3 steps - 44-46

2 steps - 31-32

I am about 6' 164 pounds with a 34" inseam.

So, my problem here is that as I take my step back, my form goes to the toilet. I let my left arm collapse (right handed vaulter btw), tuck in, let the pole get ahead of me, and lower my torso and lengthen my strides during the approach. The only problem i have with this is that from my 5 i am able ...