The Pole Vault
What Does It Take?

For many, the pole vault is the most challenging event there is.

It is not only challenging, but exciting.

There is no other event in track and field that can compare to the excitement of an athlete clearing a new height.

But before any records can be set, a successful vaulter needs to have a few special qualities.

Characteristics Of A Good Vaulter

An athlete who wants to be a good vaulter must possess...

• Fearlessness


• Good speed


• Flexibility of a gymnast


• All around athletic ability

The athletes who possess these basic quality's have the greatest chances of being successful in the event.

Two of the greatest athletes who have mastered these qualities are... Sergey Bubka and Yelena Isinbayeva

Learning about the best will help you become the best.

But to begin that journey, you need to start with the...

Basics

To keep it simple, the basics include knowing the different phases of the vault.

These phases are...

1. The grip/carrying the pole


2. The approach


3. The plant and takeoff


4. The swing


5. The extension, turn, and clearance

These different sections are crucial. Knowing what they are, and why they are important play an important role in reaching higher heights.

To learn more about these phases, and to learn how to vault, look here.

If you really want to be a true vaulter, then you need to eat, sleep, and breath the event. That includes being able to rattle off a few of the best pole vault quotes.

The Pole Vault - What's Hot!

Today, the fastest growing segment of the event are the women.

The proof is in the numbers. Look at their records, and see how fast new heights are being reached.

For the last few years the women have been on a tear. Setting new records as if they were easy.

The majority of the records have been set by Stacy Dragila, Emma George, and Yelena Isinbayeva.

Not to be outdone, the men have done some pretty amazing things themselves. The world record for the men is at such an unbelievable height, it is wondered if it will ever be broken.

Only time will tell!

Knowing what the details are of the vault, will lead to success. As with the other track and field events, the high jump, long jump, and triple jump, the most important aspect is consistency.

Being consistent in this event will give every athlete the keys to success. There will be no limit to what height can be achieved.

To begin developing consistency in the pole vault, it is important to know how to vault correctly. To begin that process, start here.

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