Basic Skills in Pole Vault

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Phases in Pole Vault
Basic Skills in Pole Vault

Phases in Pole Vault:

1. Grip: Grip is the grasping of the pole.

2. Carriage: The pole is to be carried in such a manner as to allow maximum speed with adequate relaxation.

An effective Pole Carry allows the athlete to run at top speed during the Approach Run. When the Carry is correct, the vaulter is able to run with a sprinter’s erect posture while maintaining top speed. If done poorly, the Pole Carry is uncomfortable and restricts the athlete’s ability to run at top speed.

3. Run-Up (Approach Run): Dragging of the feet should be avoided by the vaulters. The faster the vaulter can run the more efficient the take-off would be as well as the greater the kinetic energyEnergy is the ability to do work. Energy exists in several forms such as heat, kinetic or mechanical energy, light, potential energy, and electrical energy. Units of Energy: The SI unit... More that can be achieved during vaulting.

4. Planting of the Pole: The vaulting pole is planted in the vault box. The box measures 1 m long, 60 cm wide at the front end and 20 cm wide at the bottom of the stop board.

5. The Take-off or Lift: This is when the vaulter leaves the ground.

6. The Swing or Swing-up: Swing is moving in a curved pattern with the arms flexed at the elbow to enable the athlete to control movement.

7. The Pull up and Turn: As the name implies, the vaulter turns 180° toward the pole while extending the arms down past the head and shoulders.

8. The Push & Clearance: The body, should be slightly arched, and the pole dropped immediately after the bar is cleared.

9. The Landing: Landing is falling safely (on your back) on the landing foam. The landing area should be 5 m square (5 m × 5 m) and 1 m above the level of the takeoff. The depth of the foam at the school or club level is 60 cm and 90 cm at International levels.