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…
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at RISE? Like, what do the coaches group chat or talk about after-hours? Well, here is a sneak peak into the RISE coaches group chat. The coaches at RISE are on a constant quest to improve our methods in order to give each and every athlete the best instruction and…
How fun is it pole vaulting during the spring time in Northern Illinois?! I hope you can sense the sarcasm. I can only speak to this time of the year in Illinois, but I’m sure that this blog post will resonate with many pole vaulters from different regions across the country. Before you dive into this blog, please understand, as…
