I found someone online to practice TI drills with... a "TI Buddy" =)
Does anyone have any suggestions for doing this effectively? We're going to swim together probably once a week for an hour.
- Should we do 30 minutes with one swimming and the other watching, and then switch, or should we constantly switch?
- What's the best way to notice and correct someone else's body position/head position/kicking/rotation in a given drill?
- Any other comments? Has anyone tried this before?
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- Should we do 30 minutes with one swimming and the other watching, and then switch, or should we constantly switch?
This is a very good idea. Maybe not in these proportions but student swimmers acting as a coach is a drill in itself. I made extensive use of this drill in the past with huge success.
But if you really want to make GIANT steps. And I mean very big steps forward, try to provide yourself with video support. It could be as simple as a little digital camera with clip recording capabilities.
And if you don't have a digital camera, then get one.
And if you can, try to get a setup that allows for underwater filming as well.
You can't imagine how productive you and your TI buddy's swim sessions will become.
I've had huge success as a coach, results that go well over my coaching skills or level. That is simply because of a 27inches TV set, a big "on shoulder" VHS cam recorder. This equipment was available at every single workout.
- Should we do 30 minutes with one swimming and the other watching, and then switch, or should we constantly switch?
This is a very good idea. Maybe not in these proportions but student swimmers acting as a coach is a drill in itself. I made extensive use of this drill in the past with huge success.
But if you really want to make GIANT steps. And I mean very big steps forward, try to provide yourself with video support. It could be as simple as a little digital camera with clip recording capabilities.
And if you don't have a digital camera, then get one.
And if you can, try to get a setup that allows for underwater filming as well.
You can't imagine how productive you and your TI buddy's swim sessions will become.
I've had huge success as a coach, results that go well over my coaching skills or level. That is simply because of a 27inches TV set, a big "on shoulder" VHS cam recorder. This equipment was available at every single workout.
