We have a very important meet coming up this weekend, and somehow, me not being a sprinter and all I have got myself on a couple of relay teams. It is the big end of season meet followed by the team social, so I need to put up my best efforts in front of the age groupers and their coaches.
Anyway I'd appreciate some advice on takeovers and how to blast a 25yd length.
The events I am swimming are the backwards (feet first) relay and the beach-ball relay. Thanks! :D :chug:
Feet-first overhead sculling on the back can be pretty fast. Use your whole arms not just the hand, emphasize frequency not amplitude. Be very streamlined and balanced in the water. It helps if your legs float, your toes need to be at the water surface and pointed. If you're not used to it, your deltoids will burn.
Is beach ball relay like water polo ?
I agree. I can go pretty fast feet first over head sculling. Just make sure your chest is up high. There is also feet first with your hands near your hips sculling, too.
Feet-first overhead sculling on the back can be pretty fast. Use your whole arms not just the hand, emphasize frequency not amplitude. Be very streamlined and balanced in the water. It helps if your legs float, your toes need to be at the water surface and pointed. If you're not used to it, your deltoids will burn.
Is beach ball relay like water polo ?
I agree. I can go pretty fast feet first over head sculling. Just make sure your chest is up high. There is also feet first with your hands near your hips sculling, too.
