A kid swam the 500 all fly in a high school dual meet yesterday. His coach was furious and benched him for the rest of the meet. One of my lane mates this morning, who was the Starter at this meet said that was showboating and demeaning to the other competitors. I disagree. Was that any more demeaning than swimming free and lapping people? Plus, I saw the flyer ask everyone in the heat if it would bother them. Even on the blocks he said "Are you sure you guys are OK with this?"
I'd have to side with the coach in this instance. This kid should have checked with his coach long before he got behind the blocks and asked the other swimmers in his heat.
As for adding some fly to a set of 100's free in a workout, provided it wasn't negatively affecting other swimmers workouts (those sharing a lane with him) I don't see a problem with it. It's masters swimming in a workout setting...totally different scenario.
I'd have to side with the coach in this instance. This kid should have checked with his coach long before he got behind the blocks and asked the other swimmers in his heat.
As for adding some fly to a set of 100's free in a workout, provided it wasn't negatively affecting other swimmers workouts (those sharing a lane with him) I don't see a problem with it. It's masters swimming in a workout setting...totally different scenario.
