Chris Ulrich 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)
1) What is the single most important thing in the Pole Vault? - The Pole run and having no fears.
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?
6) What advice do you have for the off/pre season? - lift, run, and draw pictures of the vault
7) What are your favorite drills for the Pole Vault? - pop ups and gymnastic room activities
8) What advice do you have on a Vaulters grip width? - how ever you feel comfortable
9) What advice do have on a height of a Vaulters hand-hold?- Hold as high as you can with out being afraid. Once your affraid stop.
10) What advice do you have on how to keep the Pole Vault Safe? - Take more time to practice. If your slow grip lower then if your fast.
Send Comments or Questions to Chris Ulrich at fs4527@aol.com
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