In this comprehensive Tips & Drills DVD, Coach Licari presents 25 teaching tools for coaching the pole vault. Licari believes that a successful vault begins with proper pole carry and approach. The standing tip drop and the marching pole carry are excellent fundamental drills that are taught and demonstrated. The initial steps are developed with the mini hurdle pole run drill. Sled pulling conditions the athlete and works on the driving and pushing action. Licari next details the proper pole carry position by showing hand and shoulder position. He then shares the three-step plant and breaks down each step culminating in the pole at its highest position above the head. Planting the pole is taught through the marching plant drill followed by the three-step approach drill to execute a proper pole plant. Long jumping is part of the short pole drill with an emphasis on the leg action and the take off mechanics. Licari's "over the tip" exercise, assists the vaulter to accurately determine the position of the hands on the pole. Power comes from the chest drive and Licari shares several drills to increase strength when the pole is planted. The stall technique is used in drill work to emphasize high hands and chest drive. Using rings, the athlete works on the rock back motion and quarter turn. He finishes with horizontal vaults and the short run vault drills.

41 minutes. 2007.

Coach Licari breaks down the pole vault skill set into five technique areas. Pole carry and approach is the first topic. The two most common grips are the sticky and chalk style grip. He also discusses grip width and how to make adjustments based on how you hold the pole. Licari teaches you the lift, flip and reach technique. The pole drop is the second area of importance. Licari teaches athletes to be relaxed and tall on their approach. The plant and take off is another crucial piece of the pole vault puzzle. Next in the progression is the chest drive and swing followed by the shoulder drop-turn and push-off. Bar clearance - another important skill taught by Licari - is shared along with insightful tips and technique such as: ".one key is to not throw your chest out, but stay as hollow as possible as long as possible." Coach Licari's presentation features demonstration from an NCAA All-American pole vaulter that will allow you to build and model your technique to help take your vaulting to another level!

42 minutes. 2007.

Coach Suhr has developed a unique and successful style of vaulting demands that his vaulters jump a very disciplined and regimented style (he credits the adverse weather conditions in upstate NY and poor runways). He begins with five fundamental take-off drills. These drills are the foundation of Suhr's vaulters - regardless of ability. These drills start close to the mat and slowly work back along the runway. These drills help with grip, staying upright when approaching the bar and planting the pole. The next phase is a group of up-top drills. Short stick drills are used prior to a meet to develop good hand positioning and the 180ø turn. Backward roll-extension develops upper body strength and allows the athlete to clear the head and chest. The pole, run, and carry drill teaches vaulters to run tall and plant the pole properly. Suhr highlights three phases of short run vaulting and illustrates each. Four National Champions, including 3x National Champion Jenn Stuczynski, provide the demonstrations for this incredible presentation.

34 minutes. 2007.

The pole vault is one of the most difficult events to master in track & field, but Coach Schexnayder provides the skills and drills necessary for your athletes to take their vaults to the next level! In this video, Schexnayder breaks down the pole vault into its most basic elements, giving you a greater understanding of each, and showing drills that will help your vaulters strengthen these fundamentals. Schnexnayder details how these fundamentals, once these basics have been mastered and put together, create an outstanding performance. This video is an in-depth look at a challenging event and will help your athletes add high to vault next season!

30 minutes. 2006.

Will Freeman leaves "no stone unturned" in this comprehensive DVD for teaching and coaching high school vaulters. Freeman provides excellent instruction and insight into many critical areas: What to look for in a vaulter, the technical breakdown of the pole vault, coaching tips to assist the beginning vaulter, a step-by-step drill progression for teaching fundamental and advanced skills, and common errors and corrections. He also demonstrates numerous training drills that incorporate hurdles, medicine balls, multi-jumps and vault-specific skills. In addition, Freeman provides a seasonal training plan, weekly and daily training breakdowns, and workout samples. This presentation can be used as your personal "pole vault resource center" for creating a training plan for successful pole vaulting!

90 minutes. 2006.