First of all, as a new poster, I would like to thank everyone for all the advice and support this forum gives to new/returning swimmers. Getting back in the water is tough, and this website has helped a lot!
In getting back in the water recently, I've invited a bunch of my friends along, including a housemate, who, since birth, has been without the lower part of her left arm (lacking hand and forearm). She really wants to swim with me, but I've noticed how frustrated or left out she gets. She mentioned that she has never learned how to dive, so we worked on that a little, but holding a streamline is hard. The other night I encouraged her to do some kicking exercises, which she enjoyed, but what next? How do I introduce strokes to her when her arm motions are so imbalanced? Is there a way to help her?
Thank you to anyone with suggestions,
MK
I don't know the girl, but there is an age group swimmer that is missing her forearm and hand- she's about 16 and I'm always amazed that she keeps up. I'm even more amazed that she can put her swedish goggles on! So although I can't give you advice like some others, I can tell you that it is possible and can be learned. Good luck!
I don't know the girl, but there is an age group swimmer that is missing her forearm and hand- she's about 16 and I'm always amazed that she keeps up. I'm even more amazed that she can put her swedish goggles on! So although I can't give you advice like some others, I can tell you that it is possible and can be learned. Good luck!
