7th European Pole Vault and High Jump Conference - Cologne 11-13.11.2016
Jeff Hartwig- Pole Vault Clinic Notes
Coaching the Pole Vault
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Beginner Technique
• Emphasis on run and plant
• Proper Balance and Alignment at takeoff
• Define the target of swing rotation
• Controlling the jump with the top hand.
• Each phase of the vault is dependent on the previous phase(s).
The Run and Plant
• Control and tempo of the run starts from the first step
• Don’t outrun your technical ability.
o PR 8’= 8 step run PR12’= 12 step run
• Short Run start should be similar to long run.
• The run should be balanced, upright and fluid in movement.
• Pole carry should start high and be in rhythm with the run.
• Pole drop should be gradual and smooth as run accelerates.