Five things that will make anyone jump higher

Five things that will make anyone jump higher

Written by Conner Guidry 

1. Your Run - The run is considered by many - one of the most important part of the vaults. A good run generates power which will allow the vaulter to get the most out of their pole. Having a good run starts with speed and form. You can gain speed by training and learning form by repetitive practice.

2. Core Strength - Good abs are not only for impressing people but also helpful for the swing or tuck in your vault. However you get vertical, a good core can help you transition from the plant to getting upside down.

3. A Strong Plant - Nothing helps a vaulter penetrate into the pit like a good plant. A plant with good form can help vaulters get on bigger poles and send them flying into the air. To help your plant the best way is to practice. Sergei Bubka did over 100 standing plants a day to increase his form and strength while planting the pole in the box

4. Making the Pole Work - Many people have had issues with different poles and different runs. The best way to help you jump higher is to identify what run with what pole will help you get the highest and that does not always mean going back farther and getting on a big pole. Sometimes a shorter approach with a certain pole can help someone better than say a run from the back of the runway

5. Confidence - Confidence is one of the most important things a vaulter needs when preparing to jump. Confidence will help any vaulter penetrate into the pit and get vertical faster and better. If you can get confident without tiring yourself out, you can jump on poles you never thought you could get on while inverting yourself to a perfect degree.