Ryan Wilson Coaching Tips

Name:

Are you an Athlete(Avid Pole Vaulter), Coach, or Both?

What is your Personal Best or Your Athletes Best (Basic Background)

1) What is the single most important thing in the Pole Vault?

To my experience the plant is the most important
aspect of the vault. A fast approach, a strong,
high plant will take care of itself.

2) What makes a great approach?

3) What makes a great plant?

A great plant starts with a good approach.
Then from there its a high plant, driving
the knee, jumping off the ground, and holding
the press.

4) What makes a great swing up?

A great swing up results from a good plant.
A forceful swing of the long leg will also
help.

5) What makes a great top?

Again, it's the plant. But, without getting
upside down and pulling through you're not
going to get there.

6) What advice do you have for the off/pre season?

7) What are your favorite drills for the Pole Vault?

I would have to say that my favorite drill
would be "kip-ups." That's where you hang
in pull-up position and pull your legs over
the bar so the bar end up in your hips.

8) What advice do you have on a Vaulters grip width?

9) What advice do have on a height of a Vaulters hand-hold?

What ever the vaulters confidence level
and experience should express the height
of the hand-hold.

10) What advice do you have on how to keep the Pole Vault Safe?

Don't let practice get out of hand. Always
have a coach be there. Proper equipment.
And know what your doing.