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I realized recently that I was high kneeing down the runway for the first few steps, not understanding that I should be driving forward at the same time. After I changed my mindset my run immediately became faster, making me feel more than a little silly. You can see the difference here from my vaul...

I've been focusing on improving the plant and staying tall at the takeoff and the last few steps. It's starting to come together more. I have some of my better jumps from a practice 2 weeks ago here . I was using a 13'3 175lb pole from 6 lefts. I think this was the first or second practice where I h...

Your advice was pretty spot on. I think I'm finally starting to improve my plant a little by focusing on planting a little bit earlier and not hesitating on the 2nd to last step. I have one recent jump where it seems like my form is much better. I'm not going that high but I think it's good that I r...

I've been trying to keep what you've said in mind. I did a bunch of repetitions of the drill in the second link you posted. I have a recent video at the new place where i train. I've noticed that I don't keep the trail leg straight at all. I've been trying to fix that, but then I notice that I start...

I think training has been going well and I'm slowly improving. I have some new videos from 11/02/2013 here . I'm on 10 step using a 13' 163lb pole for most of the jumps. The bungee is on 10'. I'd love to hear your thoughts on what issue with my technique I should focus on first. I'm studying abroad ...

I'm a beginner. I pole vaulted for the first time 3 months ago. I'm 20 and a junior in college. I'm training for the decathlon so I don't have as much time to train for the pole vault as I'd like. However, I really enjoy the limited practices I get so I thought I'd come here for some feedback. I cur...