2.4 Pole Vault

• examine the phases in Pole vault for skill acquisition
• perform Pole vault for skill mastery
• recognize the importance of pole vault as a way to enhance physical fitness and overall health

“How is safety enhanced in the performance of the Pole vault?”

“Why is it important to understand and master each phase of the Pole Vault?”

“How does developing self-awareness in pole vaulting improve technique, confidence, and overall performance?”

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1. The pole vault and its phases
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   Describe the pole vault equipment and its seven phases.
2. Safety in the pole vault
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   State and follow the safety rules that make the pole vault safe.
3. The grip and carrying the pole
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   Hold the pole with a safe grip and carry it upright and steady.
4. The approach run
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   Build speed with the pole carried and lower the tip before the plant.
5. The plant
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   Raise the arms and drop the pole tip into the box at the right time.
6. The take-off
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   Take off from one foot as the pole bends and drive the knee forward.
7. The swing-up
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Swing the trail leg forward and row the pole so the hips rise.
8. The extension
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   Extend the hips upward and turn as the pole recoils.
9. The fly-away
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Push off the pole and clear the bar stomach down, facing it.
10. The landing
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Land on the back and shoulders in the middle of the deep mat.
11. Fitness, self-awareness and journaling
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Show how the pole vault builds fitness and use journaling to improve.
12. Mini-games, progress and review
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Practise the phases safely in modified games and review progress.