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Swim Technique. Entry & set up Follow through & pull Finish. Entry & Set Up. Fingertip to palm entry Arm extension. Follow Through & Pull. Elbow up Straight arm/windmill Pull path “S” Motion?. Finish. Range Recovery. Other Areas. Head position Hips Kicking.
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Swim Technique • Entry & set up • Follow through & pull • Finish
Entry & Set Up • Fingertip to palm entry • Arm extension
Follow Through & Pull • Elbow up • Straight arm/windmill • Pull path • “S” Motion?
Finish • Range • Recovery
Other Areas • Head position • Hips • Kicking
Common Challenges & Corrections • Scissor kicking • Hip swinging • Head lifting • Balance & relaxation
Components of a Balanced Program • Long continuous swim • Variable pace work • Group environments • Technique & lessons • Test sets
Components of Successful Open Water • Fitness – limited cross over • Ability to recover while swimming • Sets up the bike & run • Training program that simulates actual demands
Common Protocol Mistakes • Interval distance too short • Rest interval too long • Improper pace selection • Pace selection above ability
Getting Good • Good teacher • Patience & Persistence • Lots of swimming • Large time investment