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!
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To answer your question, one pool where I usually swim starts at 9.5 feet in depth, the other pool (where my team works out) varies from lane to lane (it's as if the lane ropes were put in vertically). One lane starts and ends at four feet, the other lanes are similar, but they progress from four feet to thirteen feet in depth. I tried jumping off at a happy medium of nine or ten feet to play it safe and since I'm still new to jumping off starter blocks.
To answer your question, one pool where I usually swim starts at 9.5 feet in depth, the other pool (where my team works out) varies from lane to lane (it's as if the lane ropes were put in vertically). One lane starts and ends at four feet, the other lanes are similar, but they progress from four feet to thirteen feet in depth. I tried jumping off at a happy medium of nine or ten feet to play it safe and since I'm still new to jumping off starter blocks.
