Welcome to "The Right Pole" by Bruce Caldwell
Let's look at the Basics
The Simple Approach: Learning the Basics is Essential for Consistency & Personal Records.
- Carry - How to carry the pole.
- Plant- What position to transfer the most speed from the approach.
- Take-off -Take-off zone positioning.
- Swing - What angle of swing-up is best for you?
- RockBack - how long do you stay tucked?
- Extension - Extend, staying close to the pole.
- Turn - Turn before you pull.
- Ride - Ride upwards and pause before pulling.
- Pull - Pull the pole at the perfect time—the pole recoils.
- Follow-Through - You may never feel this stage if all is done properly. It is a follow-through!
1. Carry: Many choose a comfortable Carry, yet "comfort" does not build Personal Records in the PV.
A high carry has less Carry Weight on the Vaulter. Most want to have a very wide hand spread to reduce this feeling. Non-carbon poles are heavier and require a higher carry to manage them. High carry is usually the choice for non-carbon poles. Wide hand spreads worked perfectly for the old technologies of pole designs with high sail-positioned designs. Today, poles are designed not to require one to press with the bottom arm. Keeping the tip high until the last minute allows for a better tip drop and positioning into the Box. Holding the top hand at the hip will help prevent the Vaulter from running sideways and allow better squaring up of the shoulders at the plant to provide the maximum energy transfer into the vault.
2. PLANT: This illustration of Tommy Skipper demonstrates how the poles bends away from the vaulter with out the front bottom hand pressure. Both hand grips are above the shoulders to promote a better swing lever and moves more of the pivot point more to the shoulders rather than the hips. This works really well with well with younger vaulters to facilitate better habits and promoting a better swing style
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