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[01]Phases we analyze

Every phase of pole vault, broken out

Approach

Stride length, consistency, top-end speed, penultimate step.

Plant

Pole plant depth, hand position, timing relative to takeoff.

Takeoff

Takeoff foot under hips or ahead? Free leg drive, lean.

Swing

Trail leg lift, inversion, hip-to-pole relationship.

Pull-turn-push

Conversion from swing to push, rotation direction.

Clearance & bar

Shoulder position, hip clearance, bar avoidance.

Why it's different

AI that actually understands pole vault

Generic video tools look at "a person moving." We built a model specifically around pole vault. the phases, the mechanics, and the coaching language real pole vault coaches use.

Upload the rep. We extract the critical frames. You get a breakdown in plain English with priority tags. critical, worth working on, fine.

  • Event-specific phase detection
  • Priority-tagged coaching notes (critical / important / minor)
  • Cause-and-effect frame markers
  • Follow-up AI coach chat on every analysis
Pole vaulter at the plant, pole bending, body inverted, Track & Field AI analysis
Pole Vault · Sample analysis “Takeoff foot is 6 inches behind the top hand, costs you at least 6 inches of usable pole bend. Move takeoff mark forward 12 inches.”
[03]Common pole vault mistakes

The three errors the AI flags most often

These are the technique patterns we see over and over again across pole vault athletes. Each one has a specific look on video and a specific fix.

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Fault Pattern · 01

Takeoff foot under or behind the top hand

Observed on video

Your takeoff foot lands beneath or behind where your top hand is pointing, crushing the pole and killing any bend.

Prescribed fix

Short-run takeoff drills with a taped mark; move your standards back and focus on takeoff-foot-under-grip alignment.

02
Fault Pattern · 02

Bottom arm collapsing early

Observed on video

You bend or retract your bottom arm as the pole hits the box, which flattens the pole and kills vertical lift.

Prescribed fix

Plant-and-hold drills against a mat, focus on keeping both arms fully extended through the first quarter of the swing.

03
Fault Pattern · 03

Late top hand rise

Observed on video

Your top hand is still rising when the pole tip contacts the back of the box, costing pole bend and usable energy.

Prescribed fix

Walk-in plant drills with the cue 'drive the top hand up on step minus-2' to groove an earlier hand rise.

High school female pole vaulter on the runway
Real athletes

Used by pole vault athletes at every level

From freshman pole vault to D1 rosters, athletes upload phone video and get the same frame-by-frame coaching read. The AI doesn't grade you. it explains what it sees, in the vocabulary a real pole vault coach would use.

  • Every level, freshman to D1
  • Same AI model, same vocabulary
  • Practice reps, meet reps, warm-ups. all fair game
  • Works with any phone, any angle
[10]Common questions

Pole Vault FAQ

Does it know pole specifications?
No. The AI analyzes technique, not equipment. If you tell it your pole length and weight rating in the follow-up chat, it factors that into the conversation.
Can it tell me my grip height?
It can estimate grip height from a clear side-on video and flag when grip is inconsistent between attempts.
How should I film pole vault for analysis?
Perpendicular to the runway, 30-40 feet away, landscape, phone at chest height or slightly elevated. Capture the full approach, plant, takeoff, swing, and clearance in one clip.
What are the most common pole vault mistakes the AI catches?
Late top hand, takeoff under the top hand, collapsing bottom arm, early swing initiation, and under-vertical plant leg. These are the errors that cost the most on a pole.
Can I use the analysis for short-run drills, not just full vaults?
Yes. Short-run plant drills, no-bar jumps, and mat drills all benefit from frame-by-frame feedback. Many coaches use the AI on drill reps more than competition vaults.
[INDEX]More ways to dial in your pole vault

The full pole vault index

A directory of every pole vault page on the site, from broad analysis tools to specific phase deep-dives. Each entry points to a focused write-up.

Ready when you are

Ready to analyze your pole vault?

Download the app. Film a rep. See what the AI sees. No card, no account, one free analysis.

60s
Time per analysis
Phases analyzed6 for pole vault
Coaching languagePlain English
Free first analysisNo card needed