Drafting and its effect on a swimmer is similar to the draft experience in cycling. For cyclists the drafting effect exists because the lead cyclist is protecting the drafting cyclist from wind resistance. In the case of swimmers, it is (put very simply) water resistance. Swimming in the slipstream of a swimmer will save you […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...1. 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...How 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Sighting 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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