Paul Corbitt Coaching Tips
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Are you an Athlete(Avid Pole Vaulter), Coach, or Both?
What is your Personal Best or Your Athletes Best (Basic Background)
- 10'6 at N.C.state high school championships
1) What is the single most important thing in the Pole Vault? - PRACTICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2) What makes a great approach?
3) What makes a great plant?
4) What makes a great swing up?
5) What makes a great top? - push off with a rowing action
6) What advice do you have for the off/pre season? - watch films and study techniques
7) What are your favorite drills for the Pole Vault?
8) What advice do you have on a Vaulters grip width? - put hands about 2 feet apart
9) What advice do have on a height of a Vaulters hand-hold?- hold at the top of the pole
10) What advice do you have on how to keep the Pole Vault Safe? - do not practice after you are tired
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