The Pole Vault Turn: Why an Early Turn Gives You Control Over the Bar
Stop flying blind over the crossbar. Learn when the pole vault turn should start, how to execute it, the most common turn errors, and drills to fix them.
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Technique breakdowns, gear guides, training insights, and pole vault news — written for athletes and coaches at every level.
Discus Cage Buyer's Guide: High School vs. NCAA vs. High-Wind
Choosing a discus cage for your school? Compare high school, NCAA and high-wind Brutus cages by height, net strength, and price before you order.
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Short-Approach Pole Vault Training: The Step Progression Method
Short-approach pole vault training builds better vaulters. Learn the step progression method, its pros and pitfalls, and how to plan short-run days.
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Track & Field Officials Are Up 23% Since the Pandemic — Why Pole Vault Meets Still Need You
New NFHS data shows track and field officials up 23% over pre-pandemic levels. Here's what it means for pole vault meets and how to become a certified official.
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Free vs. Clean Takeoff in Pole Vault: What's the Difference (and Which Matters More)?
Free takeoff and clean takeoff aren't the same thing. Learn what each means in pole vault, why stepping under isn't always a disaster, and how to train both.
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High Jump Landing Systems, Standards & Crossbars: A Buyer's Guide
A coach's guide to choosing a high jump landing system, standards and crossbars — NFHS vs NCAA sizing, what each tier costs, and where to spend first.
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Fueling & Recovery for Pole Vaulters: What to Pack in Your Meet Bag
What to eat, drink, and do between vaults to stay sharp all meet long — practical pole vault nutrition and recovery tips for high school and club athletes.
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High School Sports Hit a 5th Straight Participation Record in 2025-26 — What It Means for Track & Pole Vault
The NFHS 2025-26 participation survey shows record high school sports numbers. Here's what the new data means for track and field and the pole vault.
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Grip Height vs. Push-Off: Why Gripping Up Doesn't Always Mean a Pole Vault PR
Gripping higher on the pole should mean jumping higher — but not always. Learn how grip height and push-off work together and how to track both for real PRs.
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How to Protect Your Pole Vault Pit: Weather Covers, Platforms & Pit Garages
Protect your pole vault pit from rain, snow and sun. A coach's guide to pit weather covers, platforms and pit garages, plus what to budget for each.
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Tempo Runs for Pole Vaulters: The 'Middle Gear' Workout That Keeps You Fast
Tempo runs for pole vaulters explained: what extensive vs. intensive tempo means, how fast to run it, and where it fits in your week without costing you speed.
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NFHS Pole Vault Rule Changes: The 2026 Warm-Up Rule and What's Coming in 2027
New NFHS pole vault rules give late-entry vaulters a 2-minute warm-up and tighten padding language. Here's what changed for 2026 and what's next for 2027.
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3 Common Pole Vault Faults (and How to Actually Fix Them)
Landing shallow, a collapsed bottom arm, or chasing the invert? Learn what these common pole vault faults really mean and the smart fixes coaches use.
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Pole Vault Box, Box Collar & Standards: A Coach's Facility Guide
A coach's guide to pole vault box materials, box collar padding rules and vault standards: what NFHS requires, what each option costs, and where to spend first.
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Off-Season Pole Vault Training Without a Pit: What to Do When You Can't Jump
No pit this fall? No problem. Here's how to build speed, strength and pole vault technique off the runway so you show up to indoor season better than you left.
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The Free NFHS Pole Vault Course Every Coach Should Know About
The NFHS, NCAA and USATF built a free online pole vault course for coaches and athletes. Here's what's inside it, who it's for, and how to put it to work.
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Flexibility for Pole Vaulters: The Range of Motion Your Vault Is Missing
Flexibility and mobility quietly limit how high you jump. Here's the dynamic warm-up, post-practice stretching routine, and weekly mobility plan vaulters need.
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Pole Vault Pole Care and Maintenance: Make Your Poles Last
How to inspect, store and maintain vaulting poles so they last. Pole tips, guards, labels, storage rules and the damage that quietly ruins fiberglass.
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How to Structure a Pole Vault Practice (So Your Reps Actually Count)
Stop turning practice into a grip-up contest. Here's how to structure pole vault practice with drill days, medium days, and big days that actually build vaulters.
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Youth Pole Vault Age Guidelines: When Can Kids Actually Start Vaulting?
What age can kids start pole vaulting? A parent-friendly guide to youth pole vault age divisions, readiness, safe first steps, and the gear that belongs at each stage.
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Pole Vault Mental Preparation: How to Beat the Block and Compete Smart
Mental blocks, nerves, and meet-day pressure derail more vaults than bad technique. Here's how pole vaulters build a mind that shows up when the bar goes up.
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Discus Rim Weight Explained: How to Pick the Right Discus
Discus rim weight decides how a throw flies. Here's what 75%, 80% and 85% rim weight actually mean — and how to match a discus to your thrower.
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Sprint Mechanics for Pole Vaulters: Train the Run, Raise the Bar
Pole vault height starts with runway speed. Here's how to train sprint mechanics for vaulters — drills, cues, and how to carry your speed into the plant.
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Pole Vault Weight Rules Explained: Why Your Pole Has to Match You
Pole vault weight rules confuse a lot of athletes and parents. Here's how pole weight ratings, weigh-ins, and certification labels actually work at meets.
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How to Film and Analyze Your Own Pole Vault (A Self-Coaching Guide)
Learn how to film your pole vault jumps and actually understand what you're watching — camera setup, what to look for at takeoff and swing, and how to fix it.
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There's More Than One Way to Pole Vault: Finding the Style That Fits You
There's no single 'correct' pole vault technique. Learn how to find the vaulting style that fits your speed, strength, and body so you clear bigger bars.
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FiberSport Pole Vault Poles — Complete Buyer's Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know before buying FiberSport pole vault poles — Non-Carbon vs Carbon, the Sam Kendricks PRO, pricing, and which model fits your level.
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The Sam Kendricks Signature PRO Pole — What It Is and Who Should Use It
Everything about the FiberSport SAM KENDRICKS Signature PRO pole vault pole — how it was designed, who it's built for, and where to buy it.
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Pole Vault Crossbar Guide: Specs, Sizing, and How to Pick the Right One
Everything coaches need to know about pole vault crossbars — official length and weight specs, practice vs. meet bars, and how to choose the right one.
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Cross-Training for Pole Vaulters: Build the Athlete Behind the Vault
Pole vault is a max-velocity event built on sprint speed, strength, and core control. Here's how smart cross-training turns good vaulters into great ones.
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East Idaho Pole Vault Academy Is Now Teton Vault Club
Coach Dopp's East Idaho Pole Vault Academy has rebranded as Teton Vault Club — same coaching, same mission, new name. Here's what's new for 2026 and how to join.
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How to Choose a Pole Vault Pit: What Coaches and Programs Need to Know
Everything coaches need to know before buying a pole vault landing pit — dimensions, foam density, safety standards, indoor vs outdoor, and how to evaluate price vs quality.
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How to Grip and Carry a Pole Vault Pole: A Beginner's Complete Guide
Learn the correct pole vault grip, hand spacing, and carry position — the fundamentals that determine everything from your plant to your bar clearance.
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Pole Vault Meet Day Warmup Routine: How to Show Up Ready to Jump High
Build a pre-competition warmup that fires you up without burning you out — dynamic moves, pole drills, and meet-day timing for pole vaulters.
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From Bamboo to Carbon Fiber: How the Pole Vault Pole Evolved (and Why It Matters Today)
From bamboo to steel to carbon fiber — discover how pole vault poles evolved, why modern composite poles changed the sport, and what today's vaulters use.
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How to Build a Consistent Pole Vault Approach Run
A consistent pole vault approach run is the foundation of every big jump. Learn drills, progressions, and coaching cues to dial in your run-up.
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Starting a Pole Vault Program: A Coach's Equipment Checklist
Everything a coach needs to launch a pole vault program — poles, bags, accessories, replacement parts, and the training tools that turn beginners into vaulters.
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Pole Vault Periodization: How to Plan a Smarter Season
A coach's guide to periodization for pole vault — how to structure macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles so your athletes peak at the right meet.
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Indoor vs Outdoor Pole Vault: What's Different and Why It Matters
From world records to season rhythm, here's what sets indoor and outdoor pole vault apart — and how vaulters can use both seasons to jump higher.
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Pole Vault Drills Every Vaulter Should Know
A practical roundup of pole vault drills — plant cadence, whip action, water vaulting, partner work — that build the technique you need to clear bigger bars.
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How to Choose a Pole Vault Bag: Features That Actually Matter
Picking a pole vault carrying bag? Here's what really matters — capacity, padding, length sizing, durability, and the features that keep your poles meet-ready.
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Pole Vault Coaching in Idaho Falls — The Story Behind TetonVault
Coach Dillon Dopp built TetonVault from the ground up to give east Idaho athletes the year-round pole vault access he never had growing up. Here's the full story.
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Core Training for Pole Vaulters: Build the Body Tension That Wins Heights
Core strength is the secret weapon every pole vaulter needs. Learn why body tension matters and how to train the muscles that get you inverted and over the bar.
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High School Pole Vault: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Your kid just signed up for pole vault and you have questions. Here's everything parents need to know about the event, meets, training, and gear.
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How to Read a Pole Vault Pole Spec Sheet (And Actually Understand It)
Confused by pole vault pole specs? Learn what weight rating, flex, length, and grip height mean so you can choose the right vaulting pole with confidence.
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Build the Arms That Launch You: Upper Body Strength for Pole Vaulters
Upper body strength is the engine behind every successful vault. Learn the key muscle groups, essential drills, and training habits that take vaulters to new heights.
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Plyometrics for Pole Vault: Build the Explosive Power That Actually Moves the Bar
Discover how plyometric training builds the explosive speed and power pole vaulters need. Tips, drills, and exercises for high school athletes ready to level up.
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How Does Pole Vault Actually Work? A Guide for Athletes, Parents & Fans
New to pole vault? Here's how competition works — bar heights, attempts, tiebreakers, and what to watch for at your next track meet.
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Want to Jump Higher? 4 Things Every Pole Vaulter Should Be Working On
Sprint form, lifting, core strength, and two drills that actually work — here's what to focus on if you want to clear more bar in pole vault.
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Pole Vault Approach and Takeoff: A Technical Breakdown
Master the two most critical phases of pole vaulting. A detailed coaching breakdown of the approach run, pole carry, transfer, and takeoff — with specific cues for every stride.
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