Here is some film I have been promising Noah I would put up. This is Jason Colwick. Jason was a very good vaulter for Rice University, won National Championships a time or two I think... can't remember the full run down, but he won a LOT, and jumped really high. Jason did 2 things that most people don't.
1. The Double-Legged Swing: Most of us are taught to drive up the drive knee and keep that leg bent while swinging a straight trail leg. Jason has no knee drive, swings both legs long, and does it quite well. This is not something I would intentionally teach, but if you do it, it can be done well!
2. The Realignment: Realignment is a critical element that is not very well understood. I will go into exactly what it is and why you should do it later on, but for now check out the film of Jason and look for it. Look for 3 things that Jason does.
1. Makes Space - See both arms extend upward, creating a lot of "space"... between his body and the pole.
2. Goes Elastic - Immediately after the pole connects to the back of the box, the arms go elastic. Meaning... Both arms relax enough to let them move behind him - his right stays extended and his left flexes to get this elastic position.
3. He realigns.... QUICKLY and POWERFULLY! His left arm, that was bent in the elastic position, hits back out - up and out (not down!). His left arm is now extended and he is pressuring the pole (not pulling!) throughout his swing.
Space.... Elastic.... & Realign. Put those 3 things together (Dustin!) and you can start jumping really high! (15'... 16'!?) Now watch it again (and over and over and over...) and see if you can see what I am talking about. Start training your "eye" to see it!
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