I'm seeking advice on training for the 100 fly. Decided to start swimming it last year. Swam it 7x on the three courses. I can only remember 3x times where I didn't suffer from complete paralysis the last 15 meters or so and worry about a DQ. Gah. So how can I fix this?
I've read that you don't need to train fly in practice. I'm not sure I buy this. The muscular fatigue from fly seems unique. And I don't want to substitute freestyle training for it.
What are some good sets? How many SDKs per length should I take to prevent oxygen debt? If too much fly hurts the shoulders, is kicking a decent training substitute?
I also seem to swim better 100 flys on a week rest. The paralysis seems to be associated with a 2 week taper. Does aerobic fitness drop off that quickly? Is this an age thing? Or is it that I just don't train enough yards for a 2 week taper?
I like these drills too, and fly drilling in general...they obviously help technique but even help fly conditioning if you do them enough.
Another one I like is the one the age-group coaches here call the "Nemo" drill: 3-4 kicks underwater for each pull. I find it really helps on timing (efficient fly is all about timing/rhythm, IMO). Plus it is something you can do for slightly longer distances, it is still tiring but not unbearably so.
Chris, a couple of seasons ago when I decided to be an IM'er for nationals and was forced to work on the evil stroke the "nemo" drill was what probably helped me the most. So here's a question...ever try it in free of back? Take two strokes than "dive" under and kick for several yards...
I like these drills too, and fly drilling in general...they obviously help technique but even help fly conditioning if you do them enough.
Another one I like is the one the age-group coaches here call the "Nemo" drill: 3-4 kicks underwater for each pull. I find it really helps on timing (efficient fly is all about timing/rhythm, IMO). Plus it is something you can do for slightly longer distances, it is still tiring but not unbearably so.
Chris, a couple of seasons ago when I decided to be an IM'er for nationals and was forced to work on the evil stroke the "nemo" drill was what probably helped me the most. So here's a question...ever try it in free of back? Take two strokes than "dive" under and kick for several yards...
