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Monday, August 5, 2024

US Sports Track & Field Feat. Sam Kendricks leads trio to Paris in pole vault... & The Technique Behind Mondo Duplantis' Pole Vault World Record

 

The Technique Behind Mondo Duplantis' Pole Vault World Record

  • By Grant Young

The Swedish pole vault phenom Armand “Mondo” Duplantis has set the track & field world by storm yet again on April 20, after he broke the men’s pole vault world record for an eighth time by clearing 6.24 meters (20 feet, 5 inches) at a Diamond League season-opening meet in Xiamen, China. This marks the second straight track & field event where the 24-year-old Olympic gold medalist has broken his own world record. 

In addition to winning gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Duplantis has two World Championships (in 2022 and 2023), two world indoor championships (2022 and 2024), three Diamond League championships (2021, 2022, and 2023), and appears poised to win another gold medal at this summer’s 2024 Paris Olympics. 

The athletics world is in perpetual awe of Duplantis’ exceptional skill and technique. The Swedish phenom's ability to soar to unprecedented heights is the result of years of meticulous training and a mastery of the complex biomechanics involved in this demanding event. Yet, multiple world-class track coaches have broken down some of the techniques that Duplantis has mastered in their own courses, which can help us understand exactly how Duplantis has become such a pole vault virtuoso. 

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Speed and Power: 

At the heart of Duplantis' record-breaking performance lies a flawless execution of the pole vault technique. From the initial sprint to the plant and take-off, every movement is meticulously choreographed to maximize power, efficiency, and control. Duplantis' explosive speed, coupled with his impeccable form, allows him to generate the immense vertical force necessary to propel himself over the bar with ease.

Duplantis’ exceptional speed and power during his vault starts with his run. He generated a high level of speed on the runway, which translated into more energy for him to clear the bar successfully.

In her ‘Pole Vault Basics: How to Get Started’ course, Coach Taylor Baumbauch of Klein Cain High School discusses the necessary steps to generating an effective run prior to the actual pole vault.

Among the important points that Coach Baumbauch makes is that approaching the pole vault must come at a progression. It starts at a light jog, then becomes a spring as the vault approaches. 

“Those last three steps need to be the quickest,” Coach Baumbauch said. “They need to be the most powerful.” The pole tip will want to remain steady during the run, while also being pointed skyward, in preparation for the plant. 

Perfect Plant and Take-off: 

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Duplantis executes a flawless plant with every pole vault, where he places the pole into the box, followed by a strong take-off. The timing and precision of his plant are crucial in generating the necessary lift to clear increasingly higher heights.

Coach Baumbauch notes that, when it comes to executing a perfect plant and take-off on the pole vault, driving the knee and keeping the toe pointed upwards is of paramount importance. 

“You want to form what’s called the perfect inverted C position with your body,” she said. 

Body Positioning: 

Duplantis maintains a tight and controlled body position throughout the vault. By keeping his body aligned and compact, he minimizes air resistance and maximizes his efficiency in clearing the bar. He also uses his arms effectively to push against the pole and carry his body over the bar. The coordination between his arm movement and body positioning is a key component in achieving a successful vault.

Duplantis also has precise timing and technique when it comes to clearing the bar. He arches his body over the bar while keeping his trajectory aligned, ensuring a clean clearance without knocking the bar off.

In addition, Duplantis' mastery of pole selection and grip positioning demonstrates a deep understanding of the physics involved in pole vaulting, and gives him the best chances of success before he even begins his run. By precisely calibrating the flex and recoil of the pole, he is able to harness its energy to propel himself upwards, defying the constraints of gravity.

Pole vaulting legend and assistant Track & Field coach at Baylor University Brandon Richards was the national high school record holder in the pole vault and a son of double Olympic Gold Medalist in the pole vault, Bob Richards. In his course, ‘Pole Vault’, Richards discusses what goes into figuring out the perfect grip positioning for you.

“If you just grab a pole [at hip height], shoulder-width, that’s where you want to grip,” Coach Richards said. “That’s the natural grip for you. Right where it hangs.”

And when it comes to positioning one’s grip as it pertains to executing the pole vault during the plant and drive phase, Coach Richards stresses that one must get their pole forward first, extending their arms, then thrusting upwards with their arms while angling the pole downward, in preparation for the vault.

While these techniques might seem basic, they are the same ones that Mondo Duplantis has perfected in order to break eight world records in the sport. Duplantis himself has claimed that pole vaulting as a basic sport, once one can perfect the fundamentals involved in maximizing one’s jump, and practicing enough to that those techniques become consistent. 

By mastering all of these techniques and combining them with his natural talent and athleticism, Mondo Duplantis was able to achieve a remarkable world record in pole vault.

Duplantis' constant world record-breaking performances are a testament to his unwavering dedication, relentless training, and unparalleled technical prowess. Yet, there was a time where Duplantis knew nothing about the art of the pole vault. He is just like everyone else, in that they must start from scratch. And he surely began by honing the sport’s basic techniques into a form of mastery. Which is to say that the heights Duplantis has managed to reach — literally and figuratively — are available to any prospective pole vaulter. 

And even if not, setting personal records is satisfying, too.

Sunday, August 4, 2024

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What does it mean when God says you are beloved?

  • Author James Rondinone

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You Are Beloved

I think you’d agree with me when I say that most people want to be loved. When we look for the right one, somehow, we have specific criteria that we look for: good looks, tall or short, rich, athletic, similar hobbies, fat or skinny, adventurous, free spirit, like-minded, funny, member of the same faith or political affiliation, etc. And if somehow the relationship becomes fulfilling, the couple decides to either live together or get married.

Along the way, situations will come up. Some are financial; others might involve physical, verbal, and/or emotional abuse, not being faithful, alcohol or drug issues, not being honest, declining physical health, not wanting to have children, sexual indifference, lack of communication, etc. Unfortunately, for many, separation or divorce is the result. We live in a world where love is desired, and yet when it wanes, it’s most often why so many people no longer remain together for one reason or another.

Here are some interesting statistics on divorce.

The current divorce rate in the US is 2.3 persons per 1,000 people. Overall, the rate of divorces in America is falling. Divorces amongst people aged 50+ years are rising. Fewer couples choose to marry than pre-1990. The most common causes of divorce are conflict, arguing, irretrievable breakdown in the relationship, lack of commitment, infidelity, and lack of physical intimacy.122

So, what is it that might help to keep the marriage union together? I found an interesting article on this topic. Let’s take a few minutes and see what it has to say.

HOW TO GET LOST IN GOD’S LOVE AND SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE

Every person on earth has a deep desire to be loved. And as wonderful as love in marriage is, it will never be a fulfilling love unless we first saturate ourselves in the unfailing love of God.

“Lord, fix my husband. Fix us!” As quickly as the prayer was on my lips, I felt God ask, Do you believe I can do what [you’re] asking Me to do?

I did not.

My husband, Bob, and I had reached a place of deep pain. Busyness. Sinfulness. Selfishness. I was angry with Bob. The circumstances don’t really matter. They’re probably a lot like the circumstances in your marriage from time to time. But convinced I [couldn’t] love him well until he loved me better, I dug myself into a prayer routine that proved futile.

I was, in fact, looking for love in the wrong place. As wonderful as love in marriage is, it will never be a fulfilling love unless we first saturate ourselves in the unfailing love of God.

Before you accuse me of sounding cliché, I’ve learned this on the hot pavement of life, and I’d like to offer four practical tips that have helped me to live it out.

ADMIT THAT WHAT YOU NEED MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE IN THIS WORLD IS TO BE WELL LOVED.

Because love is a basic need of humanity, every person has a deep desire to be loved. During a difficult season of feeling unloved in my marriage, God led me to Proverbs 19:22 (NIV): “What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.”

The Bible uses the phrase “unfailing love” more than [thirty] times, and not one of them refers to any source other than God himself. He alone holds the answer to our deep craving for love. This means that your husband or wife will never be able to fulfill this need unless you first find satisfaction in God’s love.

LET YOUR SPOUSE OFF THE HOOK.

The greatest symptom that my need for love was misdirected was that I was praying for God to change my husband — without having the humility to ask God how He wanted to change me. [It’s] never wrong to pray for God to make your husband or wife more like Him. However, when your prayers are void of your own need, that might indicate you’re trying to have your needs met through a person’s love rather than through God’s. When I realized this in my own life, I simply asked God to make me hungry for His love.

It takes a lot of courage to admit that your marriage might not be exactly what you want because [you’re] not exactly what you need to be. Be brave. Put yourself under God’s care to be changed.

WRITE A LIST OF THINGS YOUR SPOUSE DOES TO EXPRESS HIS OR HER LOVE FOR YOU.

Do this as an act of thanksgiving to God. My counselor assigned this task to me and, although I took it on reluctantly, it had a dramatic impact on my heart. I am, in fact, a very loved woman. I have a husband who never fails to ask for forgiveness, prays with me each night at bedtime, willingly enters into counseling when we need it, manages our money well, begs me to sneak away with him from time to time, and tolerates my weaknesses as much as I tolerate his. It’s easy to lose sight of all this when we’re hurting each other, and [it’s] so important to refocus our thinking to be grateful. As I did this, it became an act of loving my husband through God’s love in me.

INVEST IN THE FRIENDSHIP OF YOUR SPOUSE.

This world’s paradigm of love can often put a lot of emphasis on sex, [romance,] and passion in marriage. If those things aren’t on full boil, we tend to think our relationship lacks love. But God’s Word defines marital love more in terms of friendship and commitment than sex and romance. Take a night to play a board game or enjoy a hike together on a Sunday afternoon. If you can meet your spouse for lunch, consider canceling an appointment with a personal trainer or even a friend.

I’ve long embraced the biblical story of the woman at the well (John 4). She tried man after man but never felt that her thirst for love had been quenched. She was desperate and love-sick. Then, when Jesus showed up, He offered her the love she really needed. But she said, “You have nothing to draw water with, and the well is [deep.”]

How like us! How like me. You don’t have to be a woman who has had many husbands to be parched with a thirst for love. You just have to be a woman [who’s] trying to get something from her husband that only God can give. I know. [I’ve] been there many times, just waiting for God to show up. And when He does, I’m prone to tell him, “But God, I’m in so deep, and you don’t have a bucket!”

It doesn’t matter how deep the problem; the solution is still God’s love. And He has buckets and buckets of love to fix your marriage. And to fix your heart.123

Since the fall of Adam and Eve, relationships have been fractured. Each of us has a sin nature that contains passions or tendencies that evidence, in some instances, more good human traits than bad or worse human traits than good. The causes are varied, such as the fallen nature, genetics, family upbringing, peer group affiliations, etc.

Along with this, there have been countless books on how to save a relationship. It’s unfortunate that when a marriage deteriorates, we tend to look at our partner differently. No longer as the one who’s our teammate, our best friend, our confidant but as an enemy. How much child support are they requesting? How much of what we own together will they want? Who will have custody of the children? And what will the visitation rights be?

But when we become a child of God, a verse from the book of Colossians tells us how He continually chooses to treat us no matter how we’ve chosen to treat Him.

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Did you know that at salvation, God calls you, the elect, beloved? Let’s begin by clarifying what it means for you to be called God’s elect. God has chosen you, the elect, to salvation as those who would believe [in] his Son.124 Why did God single you out in eternity past? He didn’t choose you because He chose some to heaven and others to hell. You were chosen because He knew beforehand that when the gospel was presented to you in your time on earth, you’d decide to respond to it.

Another misperception as to why God selects certain ones is as some might say is because of their excellent works. Clarification concerning this misconception is found in the following verse from the book of Ephesians.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

And because of your unmerited response, i.e., not of works to the gospel of grace, God declares you holy (you’re standing in grace as someone set apart from the world unto the Lord),125 and beloved (dearly loved; this is God’s love, … a love that denies self for the benefit of the object loved).126

The word beloved is a verb that, in Koine Greek, is in the form of a perfect passive participle.

With this designation, we could rewrite this verse and state it this way. When you responded to God the Father’s invitation of salvation, you, the elect, at this point in time, became profoundly loved and the reality of God loving you personally continues with the present result that [you are the object] of His love.127

And as you learn about the spiritual qualities of God’s love and apply them to yourself, you’ll begin to express these self-less qualities for the benefit of your believing or unbelieving husband or wife, friends, enemies, associates at work, fellow believers, unbelievers, those that have hurt you, etc. Whether they receive this love doesn’t change the love of God that’s emanating from your life. And no matter what the ultimate result is of these relationships, you’ll evidence to them what the Bible says is of great gain.

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Godliness with contentment is an inner sufficiency that keeps us at peace in spite of outward circumstances.128

Have you ever bought something and said something like, it’s perfect? In my younger years, there was something that I had the same sentiment about. What was it and what’s the spiritual blessing associated with it? Please continue on, and we’ll soon find out.

Endnotes

122“What are the current statistics on divorce?” 20 November 2022

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123Dannah Gresh. “HOW TO GET LOST IN GOD’S LOVE AND SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE” FOCUS ON THE FAMILY 19 November 2022

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124The Pulpit Commentary.

125The Bible Exposition Commentary/New Testament.

126Weust’s Word Studies.

127Weust’s Word Studies.

128The Bible Exposition Commentary.

My name is James Rondinone. I am a husband, father, and spiritual leader.

I grew up in Massachusetts and began my own spiritual journey early on in life.

I attended Bible college, having completed a two-year Christian Leadership Course of Study and graduated as valedictorian (Summa Cum Laude).

Studying and teaching the Word of God has been a passion of mine for over 20 years.

Friday, August 2, 2024

US Sports Tennis Feat. Marie Bouzkova vs. Taylor Townsend 2024 Washington DC Round & How to Dominate the Hard-Court like Serena Williams

 

How to Dominate the Hard-Court like Serena Williams

  • By Brandon Ogle

With 20 Grand Slam singles titles, it’s safe to say that Serena Williams is one of the greatest tennis players of all-time. While she has developed her clay and hard court games over the course of her career, it is the hard court where she has proven to be particularly effective. While hard courts can vary in terms of the color, they are always made of synthetic/acrylic layers on top of concrete or asphalt.

They play differently than the other courts and require a different game plan to be successful.

 

Efficient First Serve

On all courts in tennis, players must be efficient and effective with their first serve. Speed and accuracy are critical to winning matches. You don’t necessarily have to serve up an ace, but possessing the ability to hit to both sides with pace can certainly be helpful. Furthermore, if you are able to consistently get your first serve in, it will reduce the number of second serves, which usually are hit at a lesser speed to avoid a double. To keep your opponent guessing, I recommend working on a flat serve, slice serve, and kick serve.

 

Speed and Stamina

If you’ve ever seen an intense five-setter in a major, you can see the importance of stamina. In addition, you’ll likely be playing a lot of tennis outdoors during the summer, which raises the bar ever more on the vitality of stamina. Hard courts tend to play quicker than clay, thus creating a need for speed to track down the fast shots.

Stamina also comes into play due to the fact that hard courts can take a toll on one’s body. They put a lot of stress on a player’s knees and it is for this reason that players must be well-conditioned for matches.

 

Stretch Plenty

The best way to ensure one’s preparation is adequate is to utilize knee bands and stretch plenty before and after playing. Due to the quick movements and changing directions, stretching becomes immensely important. However, don’t fall victim to the old mindset of stretching, but rather take advantage of the benefits of dynamic stretching.

 

Fast Speed Promotes Aggressive Play

On hard courts, the ball usually bounces high with speed, thus allowing a player to utilize different forms of shots. This is largely due to the fact that there isn’t much energy absorption on the court. As a result, players are going to generally hit more winners on hard than clay. While a defensive approach may work on clay, it will likely get you beat on a hard surface. Understanding your player’s weaknesses becomes increasingly important. This will allow you to change up your returns and ultimately win more points. Furthermore, don’t be afraid to attack the net. This can be an excellent tool to keep the points shorter.

 

Play Closer to the Baseline than in Clay

Hard courts lack the forgiving nature of clay courts. This requires a player to play their game closer to the baseline. This aggressive style allows a player to hit the ball earlier and speed up the game. In addition, a player will be in a better position to rush the net when the opportunity presents itself. The key lesson is to not stand too far back. Rafael Nadal made this adjustment after standing farther back during his dominance on clay.

 

All-Around Game

Becoming a successful player on hard courts usually means that you possess the ability to hit a bevy of different shots, including slices, volleys, and overheads. In order to apply an aggressive, offensive approach that looks to shorten the points, one must be able to constantly be looking for winners. Whether it be hitting a backhand slice or using a serve-and-volley approach, you must keep your opponent on the move. If you want to become a tennis player that can play on all-courts, you must be able to continuously make adjustments and improve your game. You can have the best serve in the world, like John Isner’s, but if the rest of your game is flat, you’ll consistently drop matches.

 

Keep the Points Short

Clay courts play under the mantra that you need to keep hitting the ball back and force your opponent to make a mistake. The fast nature of hard courts requires you to operate under a completely different mindset. You’re not going to have those long rallies on hard courts, due to the simple fact that they play better to athletes looking to hit winners. Hard court players don’t necessarily have to map out a plan of attack, but can rather go straight for the point. Even though this is the correct way to play hard courts, I also see it as being an Achilles heel for Americans playing on clay. Hard courts are easily the most common of the three surfaces in the United States, partially because of their lower cost of maintenance. However, as a result of this, I believe Americans don’t always understand the complete intellectual part of playing longer points on clay.

 

Appropriate Shoes

Just as seen with clay and grass courts, there are specific shoes that will allow you to play better on hard courts. Some of the key attributes you’re looking for include durability, comfort, and support. It also would be wise to think about getting a pair with solid breathability. This characteristic will be beneficial during those warm summer days that get even hotter at court level.

 

Dominant Hard Court Players

Over the years, many players have excelled on hard courts and especially at the two hard court majors (Australian Open and US Open). Here are few of the dominant hard-courters:

Ivan Lendl – Pegged the “Father of Modern Tennis,” Lendl found success at both Australian and US Open. During his career, he added many shots to his repertoire, of which included a topspin backhand and a punishing forehand.

Roger Federer – Many see some of the interconnections between Lendl and Federer. While Federer has slowed a little bit in recent years (although he is still a top 5 player), he was virtually unbeatable on hard courts for a while thanks to his dominant forehand. He possessed the ability to hit winners to all areas of the court.

 

Dominate!

Hard courts are generally common all around the world, but for many Americans, it may be their only choice when it comes to playing tennis. With this being the case, you need to be aware of the style of play that is effective. When playing, always remember to instill an aggressive approach. Understand there is always a chance for a winner!

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