I have a new swimmer with only one leg. I need some suggestions on how to coordinate his one legged kick with his arm pull and to keep hi sone leg from sinking his stroke. Also, if you have any other suggestion to help improve his stroke, or where I can find some good information about amputee swimming. Thanks!!
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Many clubs have SWAD programs (Swimmers With A Disability) Check around your area and meet the coaches. We have a couple, one with a complete hip included amputation who is a superb swimmer, another above knee who swims very well .
Like any other athlete, conditioning (core strength, balance, etc)and flexibility help with their swimming. Working on balance and equal power with the arms, rotation, in the strokes will help with the legs. They train the same sets as the other swimmers.
Many clubs have SWAD programs (Swimmers With A Disability) Check around your area and meet the coaches. We have a couple, one with a complete hip included amputation who is a superb swimmer, another above knee who swims very well .
Like any other athlete, conditioning (core strength, balance, etc)and flexibility help with their swimming. Working on balance and equal power with the arms, rotation, in the strokes will help with the legs. They train the same sets as the other swimmers.
