Effect of the pole–human body interaction on pole vaulting performance

Influence of pole plant time on the performance of a special jump and plant exercise in the pole vault

“…The final energy of the vaulter is defined as the vaulter's centre-of-mass energy at take-off (E vaulter -TO). The vaulter can change the mechanical energy level of the vaulter/pole system during the jump and plant complex by means of muscular work that can be energy production and energy dissipation (compare Arampatzis et al, 2004), which occur during the interaction with the ground as well as during the interaction with the pole.…”

Reproducibility of energy parameters in the pole vault

“…The examined parameters have been selected according to the energy storage and return concept for the pole vault by Arampatzis et al (2004). The pole vault can be divided into two main phases: (1) the approach run with the aim to achieve a high initial energy and an adequate take off and pole planting position at the instant of the final touch down, and (2) the pole phase, where the initial kinetic energy is transformed into potential energy; the athlete may add additional energy to the system in this phase.…”

“…With the introduction of the elastic pole in the early 1960s, effecting a change in energetic aspects (Dillmann and Nelson, 1968;Linthorne, 2000), the pole vault became a wide field of biomechanical interest, especially as an example of the interaction between a biological system and an elastic mechanical implement (Hay, 1967;Hubbard, 1980;Lundberg, 1995, 1997;Arampatzis et al, 1997Arampatzis et al, , 1999Arampatzis et al, , 2004Linthorne, 2000;Schade et al, 2000Schade et al, , 2004. The importance of the energy exchange between athlete and pole to explain the maximum centre of mass height and for improving jump performance is generally accepted (e.g.…”

“…Hubbard, 1980;Woznik, 1992;Lundberg, 1995, 1997;Arampatzis et al, 1997;Schade et al, 2000). Arampatzis et al (1997Arampatzis et al ( , 2004 developed criteria to quantify the energy exchange. To apply these criteria to practical situations, they have to serve the individual improvement of pole vault performance.…”

Influence of the moment exerted by the athlete on the pole in pole-vaulting performance

“…Simulation of ''smart'' pole .] and often fail to take into account the actions exerted on the pole [Arampatzis, Schade, Bruggemann, 2004. Effect of the pole-human body interaction on pole-vaulting performance.…”