Both short course and long course have their own values depending upon both the level and the goals of the swimmer. From a coach's perspective, shorter-distance pools are better for the more frequent and more immediate feedback that is necessary for beginner or intermediate swimmers. Long course pools are ideal for advanced swimmers who need less feedback and more continuous repetition of proper swimming technique to integrate the elements of the drills into the fullstroke. The length of the pool also depends upon the goals of the swimmer. If it is short course season, it is better for the swimmer to work in a short course pool, with more frequent practice of turns. Long course season is best trained for in a long course pool, if at all possible.
Both short course and long course have their own values depending upon both the level and the goals of the swimmer. From a coach's perspective, shorter-distance pools are better for the more frequent and more immediate feedback that is necessary for beginner or intermediate swimmers. Long course pools are ideal for advanced swimmers who need less feedback and more continuous repetition of proper swimming technique to integrate the elements of the drills into the fullstroke. The length of the pool also depends upon the goals of the swimmer. If it is short course season, it is better for the swimmer to work in a short course pool, with more frequent practice of turns. Long course season is best trained for in a long course pool, if at all possible.
