Assuming an excellent technique in the 50 free,
where can 1 second be gained? The start, the turn,
the equipment?
All of the above. Having worked on improving 50s for awhile (and just dropped .8 in the 50 free), you need:
great starts
great turns
SDKs on the starts and turns, even for free
great breakouts
a technical suit drops time
a fast pool for a meet drops time
don't breathe too much
read ande's blog (although he's doing LC now)
strength. Are you lifting weights?
Work on:
quality sprints in practice. lots of 50s, 25s and 12.5s with plenty of rest.
do texas 25s with 2 turns to work on turns.
work on DPS and build 25s.
develop a huge kick. How's your kick?
practice kicking fast too.
use fins and small paddles (if you want, I don't, but I've been told it's good) to work on explosive speed before meets.
practice finishes and swimming through the wall.
be aggressive.
Good luck!
Matt: Now when I see your ISP mirror, it reminds me that I'm typing on my new mac. Yay!
Assuming an excellent technique in the 50 free,
where can 1 second be gained? The start, the turn,
the equipment?
All of the above. Having worked on improving 50s for awhile (and just dropped .8 in the 50 free), you need:
great starts
great turns
SDKs on the starts and turns, even for free
great breakouts
a technical suit drops time
a fast pool for a meet drops time
don't breathe too much
read ande's blog (although he's doing LC now)
strength. Are you lifting weights?
Work on:
quality sprints in practice. lots of 50s, 25s and 12.5s with plenty of rest.
do texas 25s with 2 turns to work on turns.
work on DPS and build 25s.
develop a huge kick. How's your kick?
practice kicking fast too.
use fins and small paddles (if you want, I don't, but I've been told it's good) to work on explosive speed before meets.
practice finishes and swimming through the wall.
be aggressive.
Good luck!
Matt: Now when I see your ISP mirror, it reminds me that I'm typing on my new mac. Yay!
