This is the real HINKIN..but the other one is funny Coaching Tips
Name:
- This is the real HINKIN..but the other one is funny
Are you an Athlete(Avid Pole Vaulter), Coach, or Both?
What is your Personal Best or Your Athletes Best (Basic Background)
- 3 time NCAA div 1 All-American and NCAA Champion..best mark 18-8 1/4
1) What is the single most important thing in the Pole Vault?
2) What makes a great approach? - Rythme and speed surrounded with loads of horsepower
3) What makes a great plant? - Being as tall as possible and being just off the ground before the pole hits the back of the box
4) What makes a great swing up? - Swinging long and hard as soon as the pole hits the box
5) What makes a great top? - staying rigid ...keep that enery in the pole you fools...do NOT pike
6) What advice do you have for the off/pre season? - Party ...forget about jumping ..have fun..chase that girl you always wanted to...there is plenty of time to jump
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?- hold as high as you can straight pole style...measure it...ie 12ft...measure 12ft out on a takeoff..put the pole in the box and grip to take off on ..about 14ft in this situation..add 4 inches ...there you go
10) What advice do you have on how to keep the Pole Vault Safe? - Dont let stupid kids do it ...athletes only..it is hard and dangerous..idiots are the reason for helmets..
Send Comments or Questions to This is the real HINKIN..but the other one is funny at jhinkin@csulb.edu
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