I've normally swum in a SCY pool, but for the summer I can only do that twice a week and use a shallow 20 yard pool 1-2 times a week. Does anyone have any workouts or advice for practices in such a short pool? I have noticed that I do not get as tired in the 20 yard pool and that my strokes tend to get worse after using the 20 yard pool for a while (having to swim in such a shallow pool creates larger waves that really toss me around).
I too sometimes can only workout in the 20 yard pool. I have found that if I wear a drag suit, I add a couple of strokes per length. While the drag suit is not quite the same as swimming in a 25 yard pool, it at least doesn’t feel like I am constantly turning. The more drag the better.
You may also want to do more kick sets.
Also, this is a great opportunity to work on turns – take advantage of it.
I too sometimes can only workout in the 20 yard pool. I have found that if I wear a drag suit, I add a couple of strokes per length. While the drag suit is not quite the same as swimming in a 25 yard pool, it at least doesn’t feel like I am constantly turning. The more drag the better.
You may also want to do more kick sets.
Also, this is a great opportunity to work on turns – take advantage of it.
