There was some confusion over the previous poll "What is your favorite stroke?", as the word "favorite" can be interpreted many different ways. For example, someone may think it's his/her favorite because it's most graceful and likes to watch this stroke the most, but he/she may not necessarily swim this stroke.
So this is the new poll.
Please only select the stroke you PERSONALLY train and spend most time swimming (and thinking about).
swiminton,
The coach usually plans for everyone to do free, unless they say otherwise. We do have stroke sets, IM sets, etc...but they are more the exception than the rule. Even then, you'll still have people who swim free anyway.
If I really wanted to do a stroke set, I'll move down to a slower lane, where the intervals are more generous, and I won't disrupt the lane dynamics as much. Even then it is difficult, since people know me from a 'faster' lane and usually want me to go ahead.
For sets where we already have plenty of time, I just tell my lanemates when/if I'll be doing stroke, and position myself accordingly.
Tim
swiminton,
The coach usually plans for everyone to do free, unless they say otherwise. We do have stroke sets, IM sets, etc...but they are more the exception than the rule. Even then, you'll still have people who swim free anyway.
If I really wanted to do a stroke set, I'll move down to a slower lane, where the intervals are more generous, and I won't disrupt the lane dynamics as much. Even then it is difficult, since people know me from a 'faster' lane and usually want me to go ahead.
For sets where we already have plenty of time, I just tell my lanemates when/if I'll be doing stroke, and position myself accordingly.
Tim
