Okay, yesterday while I went to the pool to swim laps, I decided to be a little adventurous and check out a starter block for my lane.
When I (shakily) got on the block, I knew the starting position, but I'm having difficulty jumping off with distance for a good start. I usually belly flop or end up just "jumping" off of it.
Any pointers?
I'd like to know how to properly get off a starter block without busting my belly or getting seriously hurt.
Thanks!
How deep is the pool at the starting end? If it is 4 deep, then better safe than sorry. If it is 9 ft deep, you can practice getting vertical on your entry.
One drill we had in high school, was a hula-hoop floating at around your entry point. Idea was to go through the hoop cleanly. :) A similar theme was diving from the side, and trying to clear the first lane line. (The pool had raised ledges, and narrow lanes, which helped.)
How deep is the pool at the starting end? If it is 4 deep, then better safe than sorry. If it is 9 ft deep, you can practice getting vertical on your entry.
One drill we had in high school, was a hula-hoop floating at around your entry point. Idea was to go through the hoop cleanly. :) A similar theme was diving from the side, and trying to clear the first lane line. (The pool had raised ledges, and narrow lanes, which helped.)
