Archive for November 2013
My 3 Favorite Support Scull Drills
As requested by one of my Facebook followers, Danielle, here is a post on some support drills to improve technique and height. If you have any requests let me know. 1. Support Scull with water bottles. You want to get two empty water bottles and keep the lids. Place the bottles under the arm close…
Read MoreConcussions in Synchronized Swimming
It’s often said that synchro is a safe sport. Well, those people have never been in a pattern that was so close that someone got kicked. If you take a close look at the photo on the left you can see the swimmers in wide eggbeater to avoid the kicks. Or what about the throw or lift…
Read MoreAction Step Your Way to Success
This post will be a bit different from the usual technical post, but I had such a great coaching session on the weekend I could not help, but share it with you. I recently started working with a swimmer I had never worked with before. I kind of thought this might be a one off…
Read More20 Ways to Improve Synchronization
Synchronization is key to the success of every team. If your routine is unsynchronized it is difficult for the judges to see and appreciate the choreography. The list is in no particular order. Some suggestions are easy, others may cause resistance from some athletes. 1. Count in a language where the words are shorter. For…
Read MoreMy Top 5 Pattern Tips for Choreography
When it comes to choreographing patterns for your routine I want you to consider my 5 suggestions: 1. Plan Ahead Plan out your patterns BEFORE practice. Ideally, you would plan out all the patterns for your routine ahead of time. Planning ahead will make your practice efficient. You can even use the initials of…
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