Event Masterclass: How to pole vault with Sam Kendricks - IAAF Diamond League

Sam Kendricks, the 2017 IAAF World Champion in the men's pole vault, walks us through the key steps to learning the vault.

[@adrianmathew6337]

So calm and composed, easily one of the best pole vaulters out there

[@effyou128]

Because you know them all right? lol Moron!

[@FullHD978]

Kendricks is such a lovely guy ! I love how passionate he is about all those fundamentals

[@svig_matho]

I've achieved a new level of high. I'm now watching a "How To Pole Vault" KZbin video.

[@sorrym8421]

Welcome to the sport, I hope you'll give it a try. 😉

[@mn_gg_]

Bro same 🤣

[@aditisk99]

Did you try it? 😁

[@herbertvisitor302]

Same 😂

[@lukedooley5539]

Fuckin same bro😂😂

[@brookeeberhard889]

Just signed up for pole vaulting for the first time ever in track and this is the one event in Track they will cut you from the event if you can't do it correctly and I misunderstood how hard it truly looks I had no idea you have to do a whole backwards bend and a handstand in the air while quickly climbing up the pole to get to other side...what did I get myself into wish me luck everyone

[@heidiguenther9032]

lol same i just signed up and im freaking out. How did it go?

[@cbcb1465]

Lol same, fun tho

[@IsaacDeTemple]

You really shouldn't ever be doing a backbend when vaulting....or climbing up the pole for that matter lol

[@bluehats1]

Hi, 4 yrs later, it sounds like you have a sketchy coach if you're supposed to do a backbend and climb the pole, did you get a new coach or is your spine done for good?

[@p52457]

No athlete has more class than this young man. He has it all going for him and I wish him the best.

[@runningrivals6]

Sam Kendricks is probably the coolest pole vaulter out there.

[@SenatorBlutarsky]

I like Sam, he's a great competitor and looks like he hangs well with the other vaulters.

[@spartan7911]

He is an army lieutenant, thank you for servicing our country.

[@evilJim555]

he makes this look so easy.. I've only been faulting for two months and i can't even figure out how to bend... it's SUCH a difficult sport and i'm coming from a diving and gymnastics background... it's crazy hard

[@dylanheadrick6584]

Little late but u still vault? If so how’s it going😂

[@chaseramos4865]

Who's gonna try pole vaulting for track next year?

[@roanhekkers893]

Training for it for this year's competition

[@hejsa123]

What a lovely video! He's really comfortable in front of they camera 😊

[@aditisk99]

What a scary pfp.

[@fonhollohan2908]

Well, Bud you just explained the fundamentals of pole vaulting is a very straight fore ward manner and did a great job at it as well.

[@froggerVRofficial]

i’ve never done polevault in my life but i do track and was randomly assigned to it

[@MikeDougherty-ku9uz]

You guys are the EPIDOME of athleticism and a joy to watch. Good luck and keep up the good work!

[@freedomchance9982]

thanks for sharing this great info.

[@kearagelera1556]

wtf does he make it look so easy

[@martintheron1386]

It is easy

[@gabrielmiller78]

@@martintheron1386 bro what are you talking bout, any pro vaulter will be straight-up and tell you it is not an easy event, easily one of the hardest technique wise

[@rugfixr]

This has to be the ultimate physical feat a human can master

[@ConSoule]

Dang I wanna try it out butttt how and when tho😆✊🏼

[@andreajimenez9841]

wonderful video

[@judahdsouza9196]

Was that Duplantis at 6:12?

[@hrapp007]

How do you determine your run up distance?

[@Thatguyujustmet]

For a 2 step (right, left, right, left): by judging your grip on the pole when it’s in the box and then taking 4 big steps back. 3 step (right, left, right, left, right, left): 10ft back from 2 step, 4 step: 11ft back. 3-4 step may need small adjustments. 6/7 step you may judge your grip and turn around on the spot and run back with someone marking your 6th left step. Don’t do this alone though, take some time and even spend some money to work a coach first.

[@SenatorBlutarsky]

How long does it take you to hit max velocity...? Usually a 15-16 step run-up.

[@sorrym8421]

You want to reach your maximum speed, so, counting your left foot strikes go from where you are supposed to take of with pole in hand and in box, fully extended, turn around with pole in hand keeping your feet in that same spit are run down the runway as if you where vaulting. Get some people to get your 6th, 7th, and 8th step.(those are usually how many lefts it takes most vaulers to reach maximum speed, you might be faster or need more steps). Mark your starting position with exact measurements (like heal or toe) and go for a vault stating consistent with your run-through.

[@cordyvisuals]

is that box glowing?

[@joannafrank6027]

Me who didn’t know I was competing in pv today till this morn and I’ve only cleared 6 ft oops

[@tinothedog12345]

There runways should have measurements written on them so vaulters don't have to measure them themselves at each meet.

[@zyryx1793]

Is this really his voice i thougt it is way deeper haha

[@nelibrown7288]

Zyryx lol like a meme voice

[@spartan7911]

He is from Mississippi, a deep Southern accent

[@smu2mu2]

Why does he sounds like a respectful idubbbz

[@pacervault3350]

Like a Pro!

[@jimsegroves8992]

Nice video for beginners but I would have left out the back flip in the pit because kids have injured themselves seriously falling off the edge. Aside from that Sam Kendricks is one of the best role models for young vaulters with his work ethic and humility.

[@s3majx_x966]

Bro being upside down that high up,and noo padding if you fall back

[@nelibrown7288]

He sounds like a meme youtuber or something

[@aditisk99]

I feel like I'm in the training campus and he's the captain giving orders.

[@N0ahface]

It's weird to see this man with hair

[@AnvithReddyN]

Here after his silver from Paris 2024

[@thegamingfungushoodclips]

School shooter:exists Pole vaulters:I believe I can fly

[@dumbcat]

forgot the most important piece of kit... the coach