1.Short Run/Long RunBungee/BarTraining Ideas for the Vault
Kris Mack
University of Cincinnati
2.Goals for improving vaulters
Confidence
Safe
Consistent versus Height Jumpers
3.Why jump from a short run?
More repetitions (12-20 quality reps depending on length)
Appropriate for the goals of training cycle you are in
Technical Development
Psychological Development
Recovery
4.Why jump from a long run?
Competition/Event Specific
Appropriate for the goal of the training cycle you are in
Psychological Development
Timing
5.Why use a bungee?
Saves Time
Confidence at attempting higher heights
Technique Development
Doesn’t hurt
6.Why use a crossbar?
Event Specific
Body/Bar Awareness
Psychological Development
7.Jumping Progression
Fall Training
Short Approach (6-8 steps), Bungee (LR PR), Tech days
Acceleration Dev (10-30m) with and without pole
8.Close Grip Drills – Short Approach
9.Horizontal Vaulting
10.Jumping Progression (Cont.)
Late Fall Training
Short Approach (8-12 steps), Bungee (1-2’ above LR PR)
Short Approach (8-12 steps), Crossbar (~1’ below opening height)
Acceleration Dev/Top End Speed - Long Run Slide Box
11.Short Approach Vaulting - Bungee
12.Short Approach Vaulting - Bar
13.Long Run Slide Box
14.Jumping Progression (cont)
Pre-Competition
Short Run (10-12 steps), Bungee (1-2’ above LR PR)
Long Run (14-18 steps), Bungee (1-2’ above LR PR) or jumps at a bar set at opening height
Long Run Slide Box
Competition
Short Run (10-12 steps), Bungee (2’ above LR PR)
Long Run Slide Box
Long Run Jumping primarily used at meets only
Long Run Jumping – Meet simulation, use occasionally