@teamhootpolevault: An easy way to vault higher is to teach pole speed on day one. It'll turn you into a PR machine. Since the pole vault is all about energy, the faster the pole is moving, the more energy we create, which leads to a higher probability of flying higher through the air! If the vaulter is always thinking, "How fast can I move the pole to and past vertical" you're going to have a good time. Here are 6 ways to improve pole speed. 1. Runway speed: The faster you hit the pole, the faster the pole will move! Think a bunt vs a homerun swing 2. Grip height: The lower the grip the easier it is to move the pole to vertical. The opposite is true for a higher grip. 3. Pole flex/weight: when a pole bends, the grip is lowered! Thanks fiber glass! But if the pole bends and doesn't move to vertical, you're going to have a bad time. 4. Being tall: if you're tall the pole starts closer to vertical which is sort of like a head start in the 100m dash! 5. Jumping off the ground: This tends to make the vaulter faster, taller and raises the grip. I'll take 3 wins!? 6. Swinging: Adds energy to the pole and helps move it forward. Now, a combination of all is ideal but not every vaulter is built the same! So find what works for you so you can hang out at PR town. For more head over to Team-Hoot.com and grab a copy of my book The Pole Vault Toolbox If you want to work on number 1 we have speed training programs too! #teamhoot #drills #vault #athletics #trackandfield #coach #Fitness #polevault #fitnessmotivation #tracknation #polevaulter #athlete #training #longjump #sprinting #tracknfield #trackandfieldlife #polevaulting #vaulter #pvcoach #run

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