Chip Owen 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?

early,high,both arms locked straight out
drive knee up,trail leg back , and jump,
as high as you can

4) What makes a great swing up?

first of all you need to have your trail leg
back as far as possible then when you start
your swing up you will gain tons of momentum
when you swing getting yourself right on
your back

5) What makes a great top?

a good turn and fly away is essential
if you cant push yourself up and away from
the cross bar you wont ever get really high

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

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

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

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

start low then work your way up making sure you get into the
you get into the pit good

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

dont take too high of a hand grip so that way you should
always get into the pit

Send Comments or Questions to Chip Owen at owenday@iserv.net