At an Ascent Track & Field Clinic, athletes in the Pole Vault group spend two carefully structured days building the sprint, approach, and technical skills that underpin successful vaulting.

The clinic begins with sprint mechanics and approach work on and off the runway, then progresses through short-approach straight-pole drills, pole plants, and swing-up progressions that emphasize timing, takeoff position, and efficient movement of the pole.

Light gymnastics are integrated to improve body awareness and coordination, before athletes apply these skills in short-approach vaults into the pit. On day two, athletes reinforce their approach consistency and technical execution through repeated approach runs, pit warm-ups, and swing-ups, gradually progressing from short to medium and full-approach vaults.

There is an emphasis on helping athletes understand exactly what they’re trying to achieve from a physics standpoint, not simply how to do it. Across both days, training is supported by ancillary work, coach-led discussions, and structured Q&A, giving athletes a clear technical framework they can continue to develop after the clinic.