Technical Aspects: Pole Vault Kyle Rutledge Asst. Coach Pittsburg State University

Take Off Accelerating Pole to Vertical – Pole at Highest Point just before Impact – Body in Vertical Position Pole Speed – Pushing Through Impact Anticipate Impact – Keep Everything Moving – Eliminate Holding or Deceleration of Pole

Take Off

Keep Rotation of Pole in Front – Allows athlete to keep everything moving – Allows shoulders to continue to move Take Off to Swing – Keep momentum on your side – Stay Long Allowing body to set up the second part of jump

Take Off: Common Errors Blocking – Stops Rotation of Pole – Stops movement of shoulders – Pushes Hip past pole – Creates over Bending Pulling to early – Stops rotation of Pole – Puts athlete in Bucket

Corrections Under Slowing Down (Bigger Take Off) Over Rotated Blocking Pulling Late Plant

Approach Hip Displacement – Drive Hips: out and under pole Middle of Approach – Tall – Force Application: Opening of Stride natural – Building of Rhythm

Approach

Approach: Common Errors & Corrections Too Fast out of Back – Apply more Force – Mark first 3-4 Strides – Mid Mark Forcing of Stride Length – Loss of Force Application – Stopped Pushing Hips – Reaching

Pole Drop Movement of Top Hand – Tight to Body – Moving Up and Forward Bottom Arm used as Fulcrum – Lever Accelerate Pole to Vertical

Pole Drop

Pole Drop: Common Errors & Corrections Bottom Arm Heavy – False Perception – Body out of Alignment Looping Top Hand – Slowing Down – Leaning Back – Alignment Issues Stopping Acceleration – Waiting for Impact

Common Issues Stuck in the Bucket – Athlete in Front of Pole – Pulling to Early (Stopped Accelerating Pole) Taking Off Under – Approach (Trying to Run to fast early) – Pole Drop Late Plant – Out of Control – Body out of Alignment – Pole Drop Shallow Landing – Combination of Take-Off, Plant, Pole Rotation

Contact Information Kyle Rutledge Pittsburg State University Office: (620) Cell: (417)