Beginner to Bubka - feedback

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Do you find Alan Launder's book useful for teaching the vault?

Yes
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95%
No
1
5%
 
Total votes: 20

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Unread postby BigStick Club » Sat Jun 11, 2005 11:19 am

I just ordered it last night - about how long has it been taking?

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Unread postby agapit » Tue Jun 14, 2005 7:28 pm

BigStick Club wrote:I just ordered it last night - about how long has it been taking?


I got it in three days and read it in two evenings. Nice book. It does reflect the modern PV Model (640 Model I call it) accurately. The best part about it is that it is practical. Alan as a good (very good) teacher put it in 123 for teachihng the modern approach.
there is no spoon... www.m640.com

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Unread postby izzystikchik » Wed Jun 15, 2005 10:05 am

I :heart: -ed the book as soon as i got it!! I got it off of BubbaPV, who is in texas, while i'm in chicago, and it took about 4-5 days!

I liked the psychology represented in a lot of the chapters and different techniques were well spoken of too.

I brought it with me to my sectionals meet and literally read it during the competition while i waited in between jumps. I PR'd, won my sectionals, and qualified all in one day :D :yes:

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Unread postby yasso_polevoult » Sat Dec 24, 2005 5:32 pm

sorry but where i can found these book really i dont know forgive me

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Unread postby BrownVolvo » Mon Dec 26, 2005 4:02 am

www.neovault.com

look at the left side of the page and keep scrolling down.
You will see this blue book with Bubka on it.

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Unread postby polecat » Sat Dec 31, 2005 1:56 pm

I think it really helps, but it is no replacement for athletic ability and training. I am helping a high school track team with the vaulting and jumping, and I gave my copy to a boy who hadn't vaulted in 1 1/2 years. His PR when he stopped vaulting was around 11'. He won his first competitive meet earlier this week with a 13' vault, and we really haven't been practicing that much so far this year because we have only limited access to an indoor pit.

He also came back faster, leaner, and with a great attitude. His dad says he has spent a lot of time reading the book. I might have a problem getting it back!


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