how to pole vaulty
1 Pit: The mats used for landing in pole vault. 2  Plant position: The position a vaulter is in the moment the pole reaches the back of the box and the vaulter begins their vault. 3  Their arms are fully extended and their drive knee begins to come up as they jump. Pole: The fiberglass equipment used to propel the vaulter up and over the bar. 2  One side is more stiff than the other to facilitate the bending of the pole after the plant. 3  A vaulter may rest the pole on their arm to determine which side is the stiff side.