The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze the differences of approach run velocity between the traditional and the Russian pole vault techniques. Twelve teen aged intermediate male pole vaulters served as subjects. Each subject possesses the ability to clear a height of 4.5m successfully. The researcher conducted a three week training program to teach the subjects the concept of the Russian gripping technique. Prior to the training program, the researcher pre-tested subjects' approach run velocity using the traditional gripping technique. After the three week training program, the researcher post-tested subjects' approach run velocity using both the traditional and the Russian gripping techniques. All subjects were filmed by two camcorders set up perpendicular to the sagittal plane while completing the approach run. A 1X3 repeated measures, ANOVA was used to test for statistical differences. A Scheffe post hoc test was then run to test for differences between the groups. Results showed significant differences between the run-up speed for the traditional pre-test and the run-up speed for the Russian post-test (P=0.0134). No significant differences were found between the pre-test and post-test traditional technique (P=0.0715) or post test traditional and post-test Russian technique group (P=0.1252). Although there was no significant difference between the post-test results for athletes utilizing traditional and Russian style approach-run techniques, individuals who used the Russian technique tended to run slightly faster than those that used traditional technique. The average speed was 8.019 m/s vs. 8.586 m/s respectively.
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