An analysis of the location of the takeoff foot in the pole vault

Abstract

This study observed cinematographically, the takeoff step in the pole vault. Thirty-eight vaults ranging from 13.5 ft. to 15.0 ft. taken from 10 Ss were analyzed with 2 hypotheses being tested. Films were taken at 100 frames per sec. during 4 indoor track meets held at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Fieldhouse.