This ^^
One time around the pole's handle is usually sufficient. If you're worried about it, tie a quick constrictor knot over your hand and drop it over the handle.
http://www.asiteaboutnothing.net/cr_constrictor.html
Go down to the "Sofia Method." I like to make it slippery by making the part that goes to the left a bight instead of all the way through.
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