1. Running Technique & Pole Carry By: Mark Hannay B.S., M.S. Regional Chairman: USA Track & Field’s National & Olympic Pole Vault Development Committee National Chairman: USA Pole Vault Education Initiative

2. Energy Conversion & Technique

4. Motor Skills The term “motor” refers to a muscle or group of muscles. The term “skills” refer to repeatable actions or movements. Motor skills are: Learned patterns of muscle movements, timing, and actions. Your mind/body unit can repeat exact movement if repeatedly practiced enough times correctly. Incorrect practice or movements are difficult to undo since they become incorrect learned patterns. (Current estimates range from (50:1 to as high as 500:1) **Motor Skills are a type of a “DRILL”**

5. Pole Grip & Carry Locate natural bend or “set” of the pole.

6. Pole Grip & Carry Natural hand spread as determined be various methods. Hand Grip Markings Placed on Pole or Stubby

7. Pole Grip & Carry Natural hand spread as determined be various methods. “Shoulder Width Method”

8. Pole Grip & Carry Natural hand spread as determined be various methods. “Reach Back Method”

9. Pole Grip & Carry Natural hand spread as determined be various methods. “Cheek Reach Method”

10. Pole Grip & Carry Natural hand spread as determined be various methods. “Forearm + Thumb Method”

11. Pole Grip & Carry Natural hand spread as determined be various methods. “Hip Width Method”

12. Body Posture Tall and erect torso with hips tucked under body in a “hip tuck” position.

13. Body Posture Upper body should be erect with the hips tucked under the torso to help with the final steps of the approach.

14. Body Posture The upper body should be erect with the hips tucked under the torso during the approach to maximize the takeoff posture.

15. Levering Against Pole Pole should free fall into the box or levering occurs (Called: Pole Steering) Causes deceleration during the plant Forces the vaulter onto their heels Results in a poor plant posture

16. Scale (Lbs.) 14’ 1.5” (430 cm) 160lb Flex Vaulting Pole Scale (Lbs.) Vertical Weight 90 Degree Horizontal Leverage Weight Actual weight when vertical: 3.95 Lbs. Leverage weight when horizontal: 22.20 Lbs. 6” 15” 12’ 4.5” Grip

17. Scale (Lbs.) 16’ 1” (490 cm) 190# Flex Vaulting Pole Scale (Lbs.) Vertical Weight 90 Degree Horizontal Leverage Weight Actual weight when vertical: 5.65 Lbs. Leverage weight when horizontal: 37.00 Lbs. 6” 15” 14’ 4” Grip

18. The End!