Pole Vault Developing Bend
The core of the body should be firm, with the whole body in an extended position. The arms should be as high as possible pressing upward. The pole must be kept moving by putting pressure on it. Keep...
View ArticleBendy Pole Drive Drill
This is a progression from the straight pole vaulting into creating a bend in the pole and keeping the pole moving. We need to keep the pole 'rolling' after take off and keep the movement right the way...
View ArticlePole Vault Pop Up Inversion Drill
Initially all pole vault drills are done with a straight pole because we need to learn to move the pole forwards and swing on a straight pole before bending. This is a straight pole inversion drill...
View ArticleApproach - Walking Plant Drill
The plant is a very important part of the vault. Get this wrong and it will not just result in a poor vault but could cause painful injury. The following plant drills work on plant technique a step at...
View ArticleThe Approach - Standing Pole Drops
The approach or run up should enable the vaulter to run as freely as possible and build up speed gradually for the plant. The pole should start inline with the skeleton so the weight is not carried...
View ArticlePole Vault Single Arm Take Off Drill
To achieve a one arm take off slide the pole down taking off with full extension and really driving the top arm forwards. The end of the pole vault run up is similar to the lung jump so it is faster,...
View ArticlePole Vault Two Step Take Off Drill
To achieve the two step take off hands should start above the head with the take off foot almost directly under the top hand.
View ArticlePole Vault Drill Four Step Take Off
To achieve the four step running take off drive both arms up though the tack off into an explosive movement forwards.
View ArticlePole Vault Running Plant Drill
This drill is adding plant action to previous drills. A six step running take off moving the pole through, right arm up the line of the body with a nice strong take off position, knee up and take of...
View ArticlePlant Drill In Long Jump Pit
This is another plant take off drill but this time done in the long jump pit. This enables the vaulter to put a bit more speed and height into the drill without fear of the bottom of the pole moving...
View ArticleTwo Step Plant Drill
This is a two step running take off starting with the arms above the head. The top arm is driven up and over focusing on pole movement and keeping the pole driving forwards. Aim to drive the knee drive...
View ArticleWalking Take Off Plant Drill
On this drill what we are looking for is a strong take off position, hands above the head driving the right arm up, hitting a nice strong take off position with a knee drive. Front toe turned and and...
View ArticlePole Vault Gymnastics Training
Gymnastics is an important part of Pole Vault Training. It improves the athlets body awareness when they are upside down on the pole. The following videos show basic exercises including cartwheels and...
View ArticlePole Vault Rope Training
Training with ropes is excellent for improving pole vault technique. The inversion drill mimics the movement on the pole and can get the vaulters used to the feeling of being upside down and improve...
View ArticleWarm Up - Running Drills
The following warm up drills can be done before a pole vault training session. They work on mobilising the ankle, knee and hip joints ready for the demands of the Pole Vault.
View ArticleWarm Up - Floor Mobility
With pole vault there is a lot of strain on the back and trunk, particularly at take off and it is important to have a good range of motion but also to be strong throughout that range of motion. These...
View ArticlePole Vault Take Off Refusal
Often pole vaulters will go through a spell of simply not being able to take off. No matter how hard they try for some reason it just doesnt't happen and can be very frustrating. Some unknown...
View ArticleCommon Pole Vaulting Errors
Beth explains the more common errors vaulters make which includes the approach run, plant and take off, choice of pole and grip height.
View ArticlePole Vault - Choosing a Pole
Pole Vault coach Beth Harris explains how to choose the right pole for you. This will depend on your bodyweight, strength and technical ability. There are also specific rules for pole vault...
View ArticleElements Of a Pole Vault Training Program
A pole vault training program should not just consist of pole vault training but should also include sprint training, strength work and gymnastics. Pole vault coach Beth Harris explains the elements of...
View ArticlePole Vault Technique
Beth Harris Level 4 Pole Vault Coach explains the perfect Pole Vault Technique. Start the run up with the Pole up high and in line with the body. This takes the strain off the arms during the run up.
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