Athletics (British Sports Library)

THEPOLE VAULT 219 at the elbows, a full extension would spoil both the athlete's balance and the subsequent pull-up on the pole> It should also be observed that if the spring is made from the left foot, with a right-hand upper hold upon the pole,· the athlete goes into the air with his left side next to the pole. ·The right leg is thrown stiffly ·upwards ·as the left foot stamps dowii for a vigorous take-off. The left foot quickly passes the right, ·but is again repassed by the right when the