Tag Archives: triathlon swimming
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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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Wetsuit design – what will make me go faster?
Posted on July 3, 2014 by jofrancis in Accessories, Website ArticlesI am often asked by my athletes for advice on which brand of wetsuit will be right for them. My stock answer is that they should go to a show or a shop that has several makes and try on a few to see which suit provides the best fit for them. While this remains […]
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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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Drill of the Month: Catch up
Posted on January 18, 2013 by ashleighahlquist in Swim DrillsWhy do this drill? Catch up is one of the most important drills in a swimmers armoury. It’s primary use is to develop a good body position in the water – you have to be streamlined to do this drill well! This drill develops control and balance and in addition it slows down a swimmers […]
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