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If you are not
1.) running down the middle of the lane
2.) planting the pole in the middle of the pit
3.) vaulting with an overall centered position
you will
1.) vault either to the left of right of the pit (not good)
2.) potentially hurt yourself (more than likely)
Balance HELPS to accomplish these tasks.
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∙ 16y agoWith the possible exception of Superman who can leap tall buildings in a single bound, athletes can't quite top the nine foot mark without the pole.
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How long is a pole used in pole vaulting in feet?
I am a pole vaulter and i use a 12 foot pole but it can range from 9 to in the Olympic some times 18
Sergei Bubka is a famous ... vaulter?
Pole vaulter
How tall is Steven Hooker?
Steve Hooker, the Olympic pole vaulter, is 6'2" and is the third-highest pole vaulter in history.
Is there a pole rating available for a 200 pound vaulter?
There are many poles rated for a 200 lbs vaulter. First a vaulter of that size must work on their technique to ensure that he can use such a large pole. Then depending on the vaulters height and jump a vaulter can buy a 14' - 17' 7" that is rated for a 200 lbs vaulter. But a 14' 200 is not the same pole as a 16' 200. Please look up a pole size chart before picking the right size pole.
What are the basic rules of pole vault?
The vaulter may use a pole (under his/her wieght) to go over a cross bar. If the cross bar falls off before the vaulter is off the mat, it is counted as missed. A scratch is when a vaulter's pole hits the back of the box and the vaulter doesn't leave the ground. Besides that it's a unique event considering there are vaulter have many different techniques.
Did you hear about the javelin thrower who decided to become a pole vaulter on that?
Did you hear about the javelin thrower who decided to become a pole vaulter when the tip of his javelin got stuck in the dirt.
Who is the best pole vaulter in the world at 2012?
steve hooker
What advice would you give to a pole vaulter?
male fellapion
Did you hear about the javelin thrower who decided to become a pole vaulter when?
Dd you hear about the Javelin thrower who decided to become a pole vaulter when the tip of this javelin got stuck in the dirt?..... LOL!
Sergey Bubka is a famous what?
Breaking the pole vault world record 35 times.
Why do pole vaulters run very fast before vaulting?
Without speed a vaulter would never get off the ground. The forward momentum built up in the run is transferred to the bend in the pole and in upward momentum used to clear the bar. Typically a pole vaulter possesses sprinters speed and are good all around athletes.
Who is Australia's best Olympic athlete?
Steven Hooker Pole Vaulter maybe
