Past Clinic: High Performance Backstroke Starts, Turns and Underwater Dolphin Kicking
Barrie, ON
A description of what was covered at this past clinic is below the upcoming clinics.
Upcoming Swim Clinics and Camps
Within 250 miles of Barrie, ON.
Past Clinic
STARTS:
- ENTRY: Work on eliminating water resistance for the tightest possible entry.
- BREAKOUT: Your breakout should be the fastest part of your race! Improve your timing for a smooth breakout.
UNDERWATER DOLPHIN KICKING AND TURNS
- RHYTHM: Keep your momentum moving forward by using the up and down portion of your kick.
- BODY POSITION: Avoid fatigue and maintain a smooth stroke by pressing your chest forward on each stroke.
- EXPLOSIVE BREAKOUTS: Your breakout should be one of the fastest points of your race. Learn timing for a smoother breakout that will help you pull ahead of your competitiors!
- TIMING: Avoid those awkward finishes! Learn to speed up and plan your turn several strokes away from the wall.
- SPEED: Repetition is the key to speed and efficiency. Practice drills for a tight, fast and powerful turn.
WATCH THE CLINICIANS: Observe Peter and Kara swim at full speed and demonstrate a progression of perfectly executed drills to achieve powerful and efficient starts, turns and underwater dolphin kicks.
GET UP AND RACE: Race two of the best swimmers in the world and watch their near-flawless technique - achieved by practicing the same drills they will teach you.
ASK QUESTIONS: Swimmers and parents are invited to ask the clinicians questions during a Q&A session. Gain insight into their training regimen, diet and nutrition,and recovery tactics.
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