Drills teach technique; exercises build the engine. A vaulter needs the speed of a sprinter and the upper body strength of a gymnast.
Target: Core & Shoulders
Performed on a high bar. The athlete swings from a hanging position to a fully inverted position, mimicking the swing phase.
Target: Acceleration
Developing explosive power for the first 10 meters of the approach run. Focus on low body angle and driving through the ground.
Target: Top End Push
Simulates the final push off the pole. Essential for clearing high bars when the pole has finished uncoiling.