In my own experience, in both free and back (especially backstroke), if my initial 1-2 strokes went wrong (e.g. too slow, or paused, or lost rhythm), then it ruins the whole lap. It seems the inertia from the start determines if the rest of the lap will be successful or not. Can you fully recover from a start that went wrong and still finish a good lap?
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I am not talking about a race, just daily practice to swim well. When I say recover, I don't mean to be able to get the speed as if you started well. I simply mean to recover the good form and rhythm. :)
In order to recover -- both in workout and in a race -- good technique is key. Staying streamlined and focusing on glide are two ways to make this happen.
Like Paul said, work on push-offs and turns specifically in work-out. For novice swimmers, the shorter the distance, the greater the ability to focus. So if you're going to do a set in which you focus on push-offs and turns, 6x50 goes further than a straight 300, where the mind can wander and you can lose your focus.
I also recommend stroke drills that target glide such as catch-up drill.
I am not talking about a race, just daily practice to swim well. When I say recover, I don't mean to be able to get the speed as if you started well. I simply mean to recover the good form and rhythm. :)
In order to recover -- both in workout and in a race -- good technique is key. Staying streamlined and focusing on glide are two ways to make this happen.
Like Paul said, work on push-offs and turns specifically in work-out. For novice swimmers, the shorter the distance, the greater the ability to focus. So if you're going to do a set in which you focus on push-offs and turns, 6x50 goes further than a straight 300, where the mind can wander and you can lose your focus.
I also recommend stroke drills that target glide such as catch-up drill.
