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Pool Session – February 23
You came with a request to work on breathing, feeling like the head turn was tied to the arm movement too much.
After some investigation we mapped out an approach. First work on head position on non-breathing strokes…
- Deeper, more neutral head position.
- Tuck chin a bit more.
- Eyes gazing straight down
- Water breaking over back of head
First, this allows the front of the body to rest more on the support of water, to rest deeper and thereby allow the lower body to ride higher in the water.
Second, this allows a better starting point for turn towards air.
Lead turn of head by the chin. Chin curves upward, while forehead tilts down into the water. Head stays very low.
Activities
Swim half lengths w no breathing. Just focus on head position.
Practice…
- Sensing head is in better position
- Being comfortable not looking ahead
- Using peripheral vision to watch around
- Noticing how low head position improve lower body position
Swim half lengths w 3 part breathing drill.
Practice…
- Head in neutral before turning
- Chin leading the turn to air
Swim half lengths w interrupted breathing
Practice…
- Keeping forehead under water
- Keeping chin high like in rescue breathing position
Swim half lengths w turn to air, slight pause in stroke to turn chin slightly farther to air to make more room (as if going to interrupted breathing but stopping short)
Swim half lengths w turn to air.
- Alternate work on strong side and weak side.
- Take breath within first 3 strokes to prevent getting desperate for full inhale.
Keep these benefits in mind…
- Low head helps balance, lower drag.
- Low head helps better starting position for turn to air.
- Low head protects balance while breathing, makes it feel less rushed
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