Part two of the video posted earlier this week with University of Washington coach Pat Licari (Brad Walker, Kate Soma) discussing the technical details of the pole vault.

University of Washington coach Pat Licari (Brad Walker, Kate Soma) discusses the technical details of the pole vault.

By Alan Launder “In no circumstances should the pole be put into the box before the end of the takeoff.” “And only on concluding the takeoff should the pole smoothly transfer into support…” “The coach need not watch to vaulter’s action in the takeoff but he can hear the correct takeoff…” “The plant is a [...]

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Click here to read the whole manifesto and discussion. Pole Vault Manifesto Future world record holders Be aware It has happened already. The 6.40 (21 ft.) horizon for men and 5.50 (18 ft.) horizon for women are open. When Scott Huffman told me in 1997 that after observing Ockert Britz’s performance in Europe he was [...]

By Michael Young Pole vaulting is perhaps the most technical event in track and field. It requires the speed and sprint mechanics of a sprinter, the explosive jumping ability of a long jumper, and the kinesthetic awareness and upper-body strength of a gymnast. The event demands many skills that are completely independent of one another [...]