Pole Vault - 8 How to Take-off

The pole vault take-off constitutes a relative short portion of the overall vault but it’s purpose is still very large. There are 2 essential tasks of the take-off.
1. It determines how the horizontal energy of the run is applied to the pole.
2. It sets up the vaulter for a fast and powerful swing.
Pole vault instructional video on how to take-off.