The 1⁄2 drill is the first pole vaulting drills that we teach at RISE that is 100% an “off the ground” drill. The main point is to teach an athlete, through this drill, how to drop the head and shoulders simultaneously when having the top hand in the proper position at the time of the head and shoulder drop. This…
It’s time for a deep dive ladies and gentlemen. This one is for all the deep thinkers out there. Please enjoy The Four Noble Truths of the Pole Vaulting PATH according to RISE coach Tim Winder (CW). Take a deep breath…Namaste… #1: There will be suffering. In other words, you will not always do as well as you hope to.…
Have you ever felt like your best performances are in practice? Do you ever think to yourself, “If I could just pole vault in a meet the way that I do in practice, I would crush it!”? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Competing is tough, and I would bet that many of the most elite vaulters succumb to the pressures of…
