Sarah Achterman 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?
2) What makes a great approach?
3) What makes a great plant? - a forward plant and a strong left arm (if right handed)
4) What makes a great swing up?
5) What makes a great top?
6) What advice do you have for the off/pre season?
7) What are your favorite drills for the Pole Vault? - rope vaulting
gymnastics
underwater vaulting
8) What advice do you have on a Vaulters grip width?
9) What advice do have on a height of a Vaulters hand-hold?- Depending on strength of the athlete and
weight of pole.
10) What advice do you have on how to keep the Pole Vault Safe?
Send Comments or Questions to Sarah Achterman at sachterm@bend.k12.or.us
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