Pole Vaulting for beginners?

Question

I attend a AA shcool and am a sophmore and would like to pole vault this upcoming year. Do you need any specific skills to do so like running distances, I can sprint is that good?

Answer 1

You need sprint speed, upper body strength, and body control to vault.

It takes a lot of technical skill to be good.

You need a good coach.

Answer 2

Sprinting is good.  Develop arm strength, overall conditioning, and continue to work on speed - you'll do fine.

And remember - every vault where you land safely on the mat is a good vault;-)

steve