POLE VAULT
POLE VAULT Pole vault is a track and field event in which an athlete uses a flexible pole to jump over a high bar. It requires Speed, Strength (upper and core), Coordination, Courage and timing Equipment 1. Vaulting pole (fiberglass or carbon fiber) 2. Crossbar 3. Uprights (standards) 4. Landing mat (foam pit) 5. Runway 6. The Box & Plant: The pole must be planted within the “box,” a 1 meter long tapered structure designed to stop the pole and initiate the vertical lift. Basic Techniques 1. Approach Run – Athlete sprints towards the take-off point. 2. Plant and Take-off – Pole is planted into the box; athlete jumps. 3. Swing Up – Body swings upward while holding the pole. 4. Extension – Athlete pushes upward as the pole straightens. 5. Turn and Clearance – Athlete turns body and clears the bar. 6. Landing – Athlete lands safely on the mat. Rules 1. Athletes are afforded three attempts per height. 2. Failure occurs if: a. Bar is knocked off. b. Athlete fails to clear. c. Any p...