My first meet in 16 years is fast approaching. Although I practice diligently, my pool does not have starting blocks and does not allow diving of any kind. I have many fears regarding my first meet, but the standout fear is that my goggles will fall off, flood with water, or become wrapped around my neck during the start.
I did some searches to see whether anyone had advice on how starts should be performed to minimize the possibility of this happening, but came up blank. Any advice would be appreciated?
By the way, I certainly hope that I can at least do a few practice starts in the warm-up area on the day of the meet. Diving in after 16 years (and with my goggle phobia) will be intimidating.
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When your hands leave the blocks...lock them up hand over hand in mid air. (like you would on a stream lined push off from the wall.)
Make sure your arms (biceps) are hugging your ear lobes.
It works without fail. Aside from that...your entry to the water will be super streamlined.
When your hands leave the blocks...lock them up hand over hand in mid air. (like you would on a stream lined push off from the wall.)
Make sure your arms (biceps) are hugging your ear lobes.
It works without fail. Aside from that...your entry to the water will be super streamlined.
