I've always had horrible starts and I think they have gotten worse from all the years of not being used. Are there some drills I can do, since I rarely get to do starts during my designated lap swim time? Specifically I need to get my arms doing the right thing. I don't know where I picked up the habit of bringing my arms toward my chest and then out when I start, but it looks silly, and isn't very effective. I was so worried about not falling off the blocks this afternoon that I didn't even realize I had done that strange maneuver until I was hitting the water.
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There is no substitute for the real thing. I would suggest talking to the coach or the lifeguards and try to arrange something where you can get a few starts in once in a while. Even if it's only from the pool deck you can still work on what happens between the ground and the water. Practice might not make perfect but it will make better!
There is no substitute for the real thing. I would suggest talking to the coach or the lifeguards and try to arrange something where you can get a few starts in once in a while. Even if it's only from the pool deck you can still work on what happens between the ground and the water. Practice might not make perfect but it will make better!
