* Edit. This Coach is a very good coach but unfortunately she only coached our club for a few days which is why l wasn't able to speak directly to her. I am thankful that she was able to bring attention to my daughter's problem so that we can try and do something to fix it.
My daughter started squad training 3 years ago and typically trains 2 to 3 sessions per week. Although she doesn't train a lot, she does manage to get State times for her 50 Freestyle and 50 Backstroke.
So this year she has decided to up her training and commit to giving her swimming 100 percent.
Now her issue is... her stroke rate is 38 strokes per minute. (And her new/temporary coach had an absolute fit when she told her to sprint the length of the pool and saw her "slow arms"
The thing is, she keeps pace with the other kids and makes her targets but looks to be in "cruise mode" (like she isn't trying)
This is the first coach to ever pull her up on it and lm at a loss that nobody has mentioned it before. The "temp" coach wants her to swim at least a 58.Is that realistic? Is it possible to change your swimming style that much?Would a swim temp trainer be a good way to get her to move her arms faster or is there another way 🤔
Feeling concerned
Swimfit,
The coach's approach is something others have commented on, so not going there.
A tempo trainer will not help her with increasing her tempo - unless the coach and your daughter can determine what is keeping your daughter from increasing her tempo. I have been able to get swimmers to increase tempo (without losing distance per stroke) in several ways ranging from a slightly earlier hand entry to a slight change in body position to a faster tighter kick. Without video though, it is impossible to offer recommendations.
Having said that, when a swimmer cannot change tempo, I have found it is usually because they lay their arm on the surface of the water, swim fairly flat, and have an overly developed catch-up stroke. All three of these put the swimmer in a poor position to generate any power - something girls have trouble with anyway.
Although this might be tough, your daughter should ask the coach to help her with specific physical changes to make to increase her tempo. Just telling a swimmer to turn over faster is pointless and, just a guess, probably means the coach has little understanding of the physics involved as it relates specifically to your daughter.
Swimfit,
The coach's approach is something others have commented on, so not going there.
A tempo trainer will not help her with increasing her tempo - unless the coach and your daughter can determine what is keeping your daughter from increasing her tempo. I have been able to get swimmers to increase tempo (without losing distance per stroke) in several ways ranging from a slightly earlier hand entry to a slight change in body position to a faster tighter kick. Without video though, it is impossible to offer recommendations.
Having said that, when a swimmer cannot change tempo, I have found it is usually because they lay their arm on the surface of the water, swim fairly flat, and have an overly developed catch-up stroke. All three of these put the swimmer in a poor position to generate any power - something girls have trouble with anyway.
Although this might be tough, your daughter should ask the coach to help her with specific physical changes to make to increase her tempo. Just telling a swimmer to turn over faster is pointless and, just a guess, probably means the coach has little understanding of the physics involved as it relates specifically to your daughter.
