ProCoach – Coaching

Question 1 : How many times should a new pole vaulter practice a new technique or skill before moving to the next drill?

Question 2 : What is the "Key" to effective pole vaulting?

Question 3 : Practice makes ..........?

Question 4 : What does the "Continuous Chain" model mean?

Question 5 : If the pole bends LESS than 90 degrees and the athlete is landing short in the pit. And the last step is on. What should the coach do?

Question 6 : If an athlete bends the pole PASS 90 degrees and the athlete's step is on and they are landing DEEP in the pit. What should the coach do?

Question 7 : If an athlete bends the pole PASS 90 degrees and lands short in the pit and their step in on. What should the coach do?

Question 8 : If the pole bends TO 90 degrees and the athlete lands deep in the pit. What should the athlete do?

Question 9 : The pole vault is .... continuous chain of movements from the ..... step until the athlete lands on the pad.

Question 10 : What is the proper order?

Question 11 : Which is the most dangerous statements a coach could make?

Question 12 : If an athlete hits the crossbar on the way UP and the standards are at 32 inches. What should the coach suggest? Note: pole bend was less than 90 degrees

Question 13 : The pole vault is two events wrapped into one. Which two events/sport is it?

Question 14 : What are the legal USATF standard settings and depths?

Question 15 : If an athlete weighs 150lbs and they are vaulting on a 13' 160lbs holding at the top of the pole. And they are coming down on the crossbar with the standards at 31.5''. What advice should the coach give to the athlete. Note: assuming take-off is in the proper position.