hello im new to usms.
I've been wanting to know about some timing help.
my friends son is 12 and he is in the 11-12 age group.
On his freestyle for 50 yds he can go 32 seconds and on 50 ***, 35 seconds. On butterfly and back even higher.
how do I help up his time?
is there any drills he can do or anything there is to help his time?
he swims 2 times a week beacuse of school
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First, make sure he is enjoying training. If it is not fun to train, he is not going to train hard and often.
This is something i always stress as well.
Depending on commitment and financial means. (Ordered from most $/Time to least sort of)
Getting on a team is a great option. Getting an occasional lesson (competitive stroke focused), swim clinics, technique videos.
Getting in the water more then 2x a week will def help, but by no means does it need to necessarily be 5x a week year round. Maybe summer/winter increase training and fall/spring lower session count.
Definately the biggest focus right now IMO should be around working on technique/"feel" of the water rather then just times or yardage. This sets up a more sustainable base for your child to grow on in the coming years.
First, make sure he is enjoying training. If it is not fun to train, he is not going to train hard and often.
This is something i always stress as well.
Depending on commitment and financial means. (Ordered from most $/Time to least sort of)
Getting on a team is a great option. Getting an occasional lesson (competitive stroke focused), swim clinics, technique videos.
Getting in the water more then 2x a week will def help, but by no means does it need to necessarily be 5x a week year round. Maybe summer/winter increase training and fall/spring lower session count.
Definately the biggest focus right now IMO should be around working on technique/"feel" of the water rather then just times or yardage. This sets up a more sustainable base for your child to grow on in the coming years.
