Will Freeman leaves "no stone unturned" in this comprehensive instructional DVD for teaching and coaching high school vaulters. Coach 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.