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How to put on a wetsuit
Posted on September 1, 2017 by jofrancis in Swimming, year1base3(1)stdYou’ve purchased your new wetsuit, and you’re raring to go, so the next hurdle is getting the wetsuit on. The uninitiated may anticipate it gliding on, like the second skin it’s portrayed to be, but the reality can be a little different, particularly at first. So, keep calm, take a deep breath and follow our […]
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Taking the plunge – your first open water swim
Posted on August 17, 2017 by liz in Masters Article Library, Swimming, year1base3(1)stdGetting into open water swimming because you have entered “that darn triathlon” could be one of the best things that you ever do. Lake swimming on a summers evening, as the sun goes down, can be one of many magical experiences that you may have as an open water swimmer. So it is really important […]
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Swim Drills – Vertical Forearm Sculling
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base3(1)std, year1racebase3(1)std, year2base3(1)mid, year2base3(1)std, year2racebase3(1)mid, year2racebase3(1)std, year3base3(1)long, year3base3(1)longPRO, year3base3(1)stdWhy do this drill? Achieving an early vertical forearm is a really important part of developing effective freestyle stroke. This drill allows you isolate this part of the stroke and get a feel for the position. It will also help you feel the pressure of the water against your forearm and hand and the way […]
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Swim Drills – Single Arm Swimming
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base1(3)std, year1base3(1)std, year1racebase3(1)std, year2base1(2)mid, year2base1(3)mid, year2base1(3)std, year2base2(1)mid, year2base3(1)mid, year2base3(1)std, year2racebase3(1)mid, year2racebase3(1)std, year3base1(3)long, year3base1(3)longPRO, year3base1(3)std, year3base2(1)long, year3base2(1)longPRO, year3base2(1)std, year3base3(1)long, year3base3(1)longPRO, year3base3(1)stdWhy do this drill? Of all the drills a swimmer can do – single arm swimming is one of the best. But to do the drill well the drill should be done slowly and you should focus on a particular part of the stroke as your perform the drill. Single arm swimming is useful for […]
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Swim Drills – Front Sculling
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base3(1)std, year1racebase3(1)std, year2base3(1)mid, year2base3(1)std, year2racebase3(1)mid, year2racebase3(1)std, year3base3(1)long, year3base3(1)longPRO, year3base3(1)stdWhy do this drill? Front sculling is used to improve the catch phase of your stroke. You will develop a feel for the water as you become aware of the pressure of the water against your fingers during the drill. How to do this drill Start in a streamlined position with both arms extended in […]
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