Competition Techniques

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the drive and work into a smooth accelerating run.
Then, the pole vault acceleration and pole drop begins at the starting mark and ends when the tip of the pole hits the back of the box. The pole tip has a smooth and constant drop to a horizontal position during the acceleration and pole drop. The height of the pole tip dictates the speed and form of the run. The run gets faster and the turnover of the feet moves forward under the hips as the pole tip drops. If the right hand gets behind the hips during the acceleration and pole drop push it forward going into the left foot as the pole reaches its level position. The vaulter may have to raise his or her elbows slightly to get the pole to a perfectly level position. For the high school pole-vaulter this position is about hip level.
Next, the pole vault speed plant starts on the left foot two strides before the take-off. The pole at this point is level with the runway. The right hand moves directly vertical up the side of the ...

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on getting the top of the pole to its fastest and tallest position while maintaining the direction of speed. Any change in this will result in energy and efficiency loss. Do not try to jump off the take-off. To jump the vaulter must change the running form, which will slow the vaulter down. Jumping off the ground also changes the direction of the forces generated in the run. Any attempt to jump over the pole is only taking potential energy from the pole.
The pole vault take-off and drive start with the take-off foot leaving the ground and the pole contacting the back of the box and continues until the tap swing begins. The lead leg stays in its natural running position in front of the ...

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