Saad Alam 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 Freshman in high school
1) What is the single most important thing in the Pole Vault?
2) What makes a great approach? - speed, knowing where ur steps are
3) What makes a great plant? - stick your hands strait up not sideways
4) What makes a great swing up?
5) What makes a great top? - good turn, shoot off the top of the pole
6) What advice do you have for the off/pre season? - always use speed as an advantage
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 and move ur way up, eventually cap the pole
10) What advice do you have on how to keep the Pole Vault Safe? - follow the rules if u dont u can get hurt
Send Comments or Questions to Saad Alam at Hot Skaterz@aol.com
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