Just signed up for pole vaulting for the first time ever in track and this is the one event in Track they will cut you from the event if you can't do it correctly and I misunderstood how hard it truly looks I had no idea you have to do a whole backwards bend and a handstand in the air while quickly climbing up the pole to get to other side...what did I get myself into wish me luck everyone
Hi, 4 yrs later, it sounds like you have a sketchy coach if you're supposed to do a backbend and climb the pole, did you get a new coach or is your spine done for good?
he makes this look so easy.. I've only been faulting for two months and i can't even figure out how to bend... it's SUCH a difficult sport and i'm coming from a diving and gymnastics background... it's crazy hard
@@martintheron1386 bro what are you talking bout, any pro vaulter will be straight-up and tell you it is not an easy event, easily one of the hardest technique wise
For a 2 step (right, left, right, left): by judging your grip on the pole when it’s in the box and then taking 4 big steps back. 3 step (right, left, right, left, right, left): 10ft back from 2 step, 4 step: 11ft back. 3-4 step may need small adjustments. 6/7 step you may judge your grip and turn around on the spot and run back with someone marking your 6th left step. Don’t do this alone though, take some time and even spend some money to work a coach first.
You want to reach your maximum speed, so, counting your left foot strikes go from where you are supposed to take of with pole in hand and in box, fully extended, turn around with pole in hand keeping your feet in that same spit are run down the runway as if you where vaulting. Get some people to get your 6th, 7th, and 8th step.(those are usually how many lefts it takes most vaulers to reach maximum speed, you might be faster or need more steps). Mark your starting position with exact measurements (like heal or toe) and go for a vault stating consistent with your run-through.
Nice video for beginners but I would have left out the back flip in the pit because kids have injured themselves seriously falling off the edge. Aside from that Sam Kendricks is one of the best role models for young vaulters with his work ethic and humility.
So calm and composed, easily one of the best pole vaulters out there
Because you know them all right? lol Moron!
Kendricks is such a lovely guy ! I love how passionate he is about all those fundamentals
No athlete has more class than this young man. He has it all going for him and I wish him the best.
I've achieved a new level of high. I'm now watching a "How To Pole Vault" UA-cam video.
Welcome to the sport, I hope you'll give it a try. 😉
Bro same 🤣
Did you try it? 😁
Same 😂
Fuckin same bro😂😂
Sam Kendricks is probably the coolest pole vaulter out there.
Just signed up for pole vaulting for the first time ever in track and this is the one event in Track they will cut you from the event if you can't do it correctly and I misunderstood how hard it truly looks I had no idea you have to do a whole backwards bend and a handstand in the air while quickly climbing up the pole to get to other side...what did I get myself into wish me luck everyone
lol same i just signed up and im freaking out. How did it go?
Lol same, fun tho
You really shouldn't ever be doing a backbend when vaulting....or climbing up the pole for that matter lol
Hi, 4 yrs later, it sounds like you have a sketchy coach if you're supposed to do a backbend and climb the pole, did you get a new coach or is your spine done for good?
I like Sam, he's a great competitor and looks like he hangs well with the other vaulters.
He is an army lieutenant, thank you for servicing our country.
he makes this look so easy.. I've only been faulting for two months and i can't even figure out how to bend... it's SUCH a difficult sport and i'm coming from a diving and gymnastics background... it's crazy hard
Little late but u still vault? If so how’s it going😂
What a lovely video! He's really comfortable in front of they camera 😊
What a scary pfp.
Who's gonna try pole vaulting for track next year?
Training for it for this year's competition
Well, Bud you just explained the fundamentals of pole vaulting is a very straight fore ward manner and did a great job at it as well.
i’ve never done polevault in my life but i do track and was randomly assigned to it
You guys are the EPIDOME of athleticism and a joy to watch. Good luck and keep up the good work!
wtf does he make it look so easy
It is easy
@@martintheron1386 bro what are you talking bout, any pro vaulter will be straight-up and tell you it is not an easy event, easily one of the hardest technique wise
thanks for sharing this great info.
This has to be the ultimate physical feat a human can master
wonderful video
Was that Duplantis at 6:12?
Dang I wanna try it out butttt how and when tho😆✊🏼
Me who didn’t know I was competing in pv today till this morn and I’ve only cleared 6 ft oops
There runways should have measurements written on them so vaulters don't have to measure them themselves at each meet.
How do you determine your run up distance?
For a 2 step (right, left, right, left): by judging your grip on the pole when it’s in the box and then taking 4 big steps back. 3 step (right, left, right, left, right, left): 10ft back from 2 step, 4 step: 11ft back. 3-4 step may need small adjustments. 6/7 step you may judge your grip and turn around on the spot and run back with someone marking your 6th left step. Don’t do this alone though, take some time and even spend some money to work a coach first.
How long does it take you to hit max velocity...? Usually a 15-16 step run-up.
You want to reach your maximum speed, so, counting your left foot strikes go from where you are supposed to take of with pole in hand and in box, fully extended, turn around with pole in hand keeping your feet in that same spit are run down the runway as if you where vaulting. Get some people to get your 6th, 7th, and 8th step.(those are usually how many lefts it takes most vaulers to reach maximum speed, you might be faster or need more steps). Mark your starting position with exact measurements (like heal or toe) and go for a vault stating consistent with your run-through.
is that box glowing?
Is this really his voice i thougt it is way deeper haha
Zyryx lol like a meme voice
He is from Mississippi, a deep Southern accent
Nice video for beginners but I would have left out the back flip in the pit because kids have injured themselves seriously falling off the edge. Aside from that Sam Kendricks is one of the best role models for young vaulters with his work ethic and humility.
Why does he sounds like a respectful idubbbz
Like a Pro!
Bro being upside down that high up,and noo padding if you fall back
He sounds like a meme youtuber or something
I feel like I'm in the training campus and he's the captain giving orders.
It's weird to see this man with hair
Here after his silver from Paris 2024
School shooter:exists
Pole vaulters:I believe I can fly
forgot the most important piece of kit... the coach