coachsci.sdsu.edu/.../ultra40a.pdf
There is a method, which is referred to as the Rushall method which Michael Andrew uses.
Was wondering if you had any critique about this. If this sort of training is a good idea and what are the problems.
Would this also be good for longer events? Like the 400 IM?
Thanks!
6. What do people think of the leaning forward start? I don't see many elite swimmers using that type of start. I understand that it might get you to the water more quickly, but a different start might give you more speed upon entry.
That really intrigued me. Since my thrust off the blocks isn't terribly strong, but I seem to have a good natural reaction time, this type of start would seem to accentuate my strength. A couple of us dabbled a little with it at Masters practice last week, but with a meet coming up next weekend, we backed off. We knew we didn't have enough time to imprint a new technique, but were worried too much practice would screw up our existing technique.
After the meet, we plan to test the lean-forward start in greater detail.
6. What do people think of the leaning forward start? I don't see many elite swimmers using that type of start. I understand that it might get you to the water more quickly, but a different start might give you more speed upon entry.
That really intrigued me. Since my thrust off the blocks isn't terribly strong, but I seem to have a good natural reaction time, this type of start would seem to accentuate my strength. A couple of us dabbled a little with it at Masters practice last week, but with a meet coming up next weekend, we backed off. We knew we didn't have enough time to imprint a new technique, but were worried too much practice would screw up our existing technique.
After the meet, we plan to test the lean-forward start in greater detail.
