How many steps should I run in pole vault?

January 10, 2023

If you’re asking this question, it’s likely your first or second year vaulting and you see your competition during meets running from a bunch of different lengths of runs. In fact, you’ll see several vaulters go from two or three different lengths of runs. During my junior and senior year of high school, I would run from a 3, 5, and 7 step run during my…