Influence of pole carriage on sprint mechanical properties during pole vault run-up

Frère, Julien; Sánchez, Hugo Machado; Homo, Sébastien; Rabita, Giuseppe; Morin, Jean-Benoı̂t; Cassirame, Johan

doi:10.1080/10255842.2017.1382872

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“…Nevertheless, pole carriage impairs the development of maximum speed due to the decrement in stride length because of the reduced maximal hip and knee flexion (Frère, Chollet, & Tourny-Chollet, 2009). Furthermore, carrying a pole was found to alter both the horizontal force and velocity capabilities of an athlete, a combination that has an effect on the horizontal power production (Frère et al, 2017). These factors are the bases of gender differences in sprinting in adolescents (Papaiakovou et al, 2009) and might explain the modification of step parameters in cadet and junior women.…”

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Differences in approach run kinematics: successful vs. unsuccessful jumps in the pole vault

Cassirame¹,

Sánchez²,

Exell

et al. 2019

International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport

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This study investigated biomechanical differences between successful and unsuccessful jumps during a pole vault competition. Two hundred and seven pairs of successful and unsuccessful jumps at the same height were analysed. Participants included male and female athletes of three different age groups with bar height clearances ranging from 2.81 to 5.91 m. Run-up parameters were collected using an Optojump Next system and a Stalker Pro II radar gun. A 2D kinematical analysis was conducted to obtain selected parameters of the take-off. Only trivial and small differences were found between successful and unsuccessful jumps. Speed at last touchdown showed a significant small difference between successful and unsuccessful jumps, as greater speed at take-off (+0.15 m/s) was observed at successful jumps compared to unsuccessful jumps. Furthermore, female athletes showed a significant small difference in horizontal hand-foot distance between successful jumps and unsuccessful jumps (+0.05 m and +0.06 m at pole plant and take-off, respectively). The results suggest that pole vaulters should produce a fast run-up and avoid a decrease in speed before take-off. Small adjustments in the takeoff posture might increase the transfer of energy from the athlete to the pole and thus an improvement concerning the height of bar clearance.

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Differences in approach run kinematics: successful vs. unsuccessful jumps in the pole vault

Cassirame¹,

Sánchez²,

Exell

et al. 2019

International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport

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“…Unlike other runners, pole vaulters run with a pole. Frère et al 8 compared normal runs to running with a pole and reported that force and speed in the horizontal direction are significantly reduced while running with a pole and that power decreases accordingly. Running with a pole restricts arm pretension, making it impossible to apply force to the ground.…”

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Internal Risk Factors for Low Back Pain in Pole Vaulters and Decathletes: A Prospective Study

Enoki

Kuramochi

Murata

et al. 2021

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

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Background: Pole vaulters and decathletes frequently experience several types of injuries to their lower back, often resulting in mechanical low back pain (LBP). However, the risk factors for the occurrence of LBP in these athletes have not been defined. Purpose: To determine the physical factors that relate to LBP occurrence for collegiate pole vaulters and decathletes. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: We observed 31 pole vaulters and decathletes for 1 year. At the start of the observation period, isokinetic flexion and extension muscle strength of the knee and hip joints were recorded along with active and passive range of motion (ROM) and muscle tightness. Participants were then divided into 2 groups using the median value of each measurement: those below the median (low group) and those above the median (high group). The log-rank test was used to compare LBP occurrence between the low group and high group for all measurements. Multivariate regression analyses were thereafter applied using the Cox proportional hazards regression. Results: Log-rank tests revealed a statistically significant change in the survival curve for the occurrence of LBP in the participants with chronic LBP ( P = .037), the low group for hip flexion peak torque per body weight on the non-takeoff leg ( P = .047), and the low group for passive hip flexion angle on both legs (takeoff leg: P = .034; non-takeoff leg: P = .023). In addition, log-rank tests revealed a statistically significant change in the survival curve for the occurrence of LBP in the low group for passive hip extension angle on the takeoff leg only for the participants without chronic LBP ( P = .014). Conclusion: It may be necessary to acquire sufficient ROM and hip flexion to prevent LBP occurrence in pole vaulters and decathletes.

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“…Next, they respectively performed a 40-meters sprint running velocity running test on a standard running track. Upon a roughly 15minutes rest, each vaulter performed a 40-meters pole running velocity test (Frèrea et al, 2017). Upon another roughly 15-minutes rest, each vaulter performed a full pole vault over the crossbar.…”

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“…At a height of 1.4 meters in the runway's middle, a speed gun was set up directly behind the vaulter being tested (Frèrea et al, 2017). The speed gun's lens was aimed at the rear of the vaulter's torso.…”

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“…With the pole vault's unique nature, having strong pole carriage abilities highly impacts a vaulter's abilities to develop his/her full-forward velocities. A study has shown that a vaulter's maximum velocity during pole running reaches between 93.35% (Julien, Didier, & Claire, 2009) to 93.65% (Frèrea et al, 2017) of a sprint runner's maximum velocity. Furthermore, near the end of the actual pole vault approach, the vaulter must both accurately and quickly lower the pole into the plant box.…”

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The relationship between velocity utilization rate and pole vault performance

Yang¹,

Chen²,

Ho³

et al. 2020

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In the pole vault event, the velocity of approach is a highly vital factor. As velocity of approach improvements highly impact performance improvements. This study analysed the relationships between sprint running's speed (SR), pole running (PR, without jump), and the pole vault approach (PVA, with real jump). Analysed too were the relationships between both the approach and performance's respective running distance, velocity, and velocity utilization rates. Methods: Ten male pole vaulters were recruited. Measured was each 5-meter segment's average velocity of his respective SR, PR, and PVA, along with the distance to maximum velocity. Results: The maximum average velocity of the PR's 5m segments altogether was significantly positively correlated with pole vault (PV) performance; The maximum average velocity of the PR's 5m segments altogether was significantly positively correlated with the last 5m PVA average velocity; The PVA velocity's utilization rate was significantly negatively correlated with the difference between the distance to the PR's maximum velocity and the PVA's distance. Conclusion: The PR segment's maximum speed capability can evaluate both a pole vaulter's potential and pole vault-specific abilities. This study's recruited pole vaulters' respective approach distances were generally insufficient that resulted in a lower velocity utilization rate. Suggested is that in training, the pole vaulter could first find the distance required to reach the highest velocity upon starting from the PR test. Thus, this subsequently known distance could be applied in tandem with the pole vault's approach to both improve the PVA's utilization rate and reach the individual highest speed level.

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Influence of pole carriage on sprint mechanical properties during pole vault run-up

Cited by 10 publications

References 4 publications

Differences in approach run kinematics: successful vs. unsuccessful jumps in the pole vault

Differences in approach run kinematics: successful vs. unsuccessful jumps in the pole vault

Internal Risk Factors for Low Back Pain in Pole Vaulters and Decathletes: A Prospective Study

The relationship between velocity utilization rate and pole vault performance

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