FishEveryone: the Fetchland swimming wire
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Nov 2024
6:57pm, 28 Nov 2024
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Sushi
A few more pointers I find help. A pull body means that you don't have to worry about legs. Just engage that core and focus on the drill. It also means on the swim back you can focus solely on hands, particularly the phase of stroke you are sculling to improve. If you don't have access to a pullbouy, engage core and do a flutter kick just to keep your legs up. A scull drill set I'd suggest is 25m scull1, 25m swim 25m scull 2, 25m swim 25m scull 3, 25m swim And repeat 3 times. If you can't do a full length of each scull then focus on getting it right for 1/2 length and build to full length over time. I can also suggest sets that in corporate other drills too. We often do 2 over drills slotted in between each scull and repeat the set x2. It would be so much easier if we had a Fetch pool we could all meet at and I could.just wave my arms around for you to see. (We'd also be uber polite and courteous and swim on appropriate lanes!) |
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Nov 2024
6:59pm, 28 Nov 2024
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Sushi
Sorry if I've gone over board on this. I've kind of got my coach head on since they asked me to go back and do some again. |
Nov 2024
7:36pm, 28 Nov 2024
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Northern Exile
Very useful Sushi 😁
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Nov 2024
7:55pm, 28 Nov 2024
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LindsD
Wonderful Sushi. Thank you. Massively grateful for coaching tips
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Nov 2024
7:57pm, 28 Nov 2024
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CasB
Ditto, thank you Sushi, and really timely as I'm doing lots of catch and pull drills (your comment about missing the final bit of power before the hand leaves the water is very relevant!). Can I vote for a Fetch pool, please, ideally next to the Fetch lake? |
Nov 2024
8:11pm, 28 Nov 2024
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Nellers
Once the Internet Millions roll in I'm pretty sure Katie will insist on a Fetch Pool at the Training Complex. We just need to be a bit patient.  @Sushi Thank you. That's a really brilliant load of info for me to work through and work at. |
Nov 2024
8:13pm, 28 Nov 2024
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Angus Clydesdale
Doggy Paddle is also a good drill for improving catch and 'feel for the water'. Usually slightly faster progress through the water than sculling, which sometimes helps the mindset.
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Nov 2024
8:14pm, 28 Nov 2024
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Angus Clydesdale
But sculling is vitally important. Really shouldn't be undervalued.
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Nov 2024
8:21pm, 28 Nov 2024
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Sushi
VeryTrue @Angus Clydesdale Can’t beat a bit of doggy paddle. |
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Nov 2024
8:30pm, 28 Nov 2024
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Sushi
Glad it was helpful.
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