Tag Archives: swim training
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Open water skill focus: Turning around buoys
Posted on April 25, 2017 by jofrancis in Swimming, Website Articles1. Wide arm turn • arms are slightly wider than shoulder width – to give stability and make space around you • use this for tight congested turns • head slightly higher than usual with eyes out of the water 2. Single arm turn • use this for tight turns • when you reach the […]
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Open water skill focus: Mass starts
Posted on April 25, 2017 by jofrancis in Swimming, Website ArticlesHow to start Your deep water start position in the water: one arm extended, legs up, body rotated – so that you are ready to take the first stroke eyes facing forward – do not be tempted to look at the starter – you will hear the whistle/horn! If you are going to use a […]
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Open water skill focus: Sighting
Posted on April 25, 2017 by jofrancis in Swimming, Website ArticlesSighting is the term used to describe the lifting of the eyes out of the water so that you look forward above the water and navigate a course. A swimmer could: lift the head so that the eyes are out of the water on the stroke before a breath and then roll the head to […]
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Early Season Pool Swim Races
Posted on April 10, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swimming, year1base2(1)stdBy Dr Liz Scott Early season pool swim triathlons are a great way to kick start your season. There are a number of things that you can practice beforehand and use on race day to make sure you get off to a good start in the pool. Warming up There is usually no opportunity to […]
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Drill of the Month: kicking on your side
Posted on April 9, 2013 by ashleighahlquist in Masters Article Library, Swim DrillsWhy do this drill? This is a great drill for practicing rotation from the hips, a long leg kick from the hips and practicing relaxed breathing without lifting the head. It’s also a good drill to help you to develop balance in the water. How to do this drill Lie on your side with a […]
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