https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/9559/practice-varietyJust a thought - if it seems interesting and possible ----- In masters swim coaching, when I use drag chutes; tethered swimming against a stretch type cord; speed assisted swimming with a longer stretch type cord etc... the response is usually positiveen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/153295?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:04:20 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:003d0d2b-2aeb-4ada-8535-4065377754fdFormer MemberMy first experience coaching masters I expected them to be more interested in doing &quot;boring&quot; sets. I was completely wrong, just like swimmers of every level they crave interesting and fun workouts. Implementing equipment the ways you are suggesting is absolutely great. I once saw a team empty out their equipment bags and put them over there head and arms to use as resistance while doing streamlined dolphin kick. Funny looking, but creative and cheap/free since many swimmers already own a mesh equipment bag. I firmly believe that when a swimmer is enjoying themselves they work harder without realizing it.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/153391?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:50:09 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:ec93f482-549e-4d82-9c54-be6bee4252d8Chris StevensonI think these are good ideas. But I also think masters swimmers are not as &quot;lemming-like&quot; as most age-groupers. When a coach gives an unfamiliar drill or exercise, they will be most engaged if they understand what they are supposed to be gaining from it.<div style="clear:both;"></div>