The Underwater Video Freestyle Swim Clinic includes a classroom discussion on the different types of drag swimmers overcome while in the water. Handouts explain Horizontal Alignment, Lateral Alignment, as well as "push" drag, or "bubble" drag. A discussion on the importance of Dry Land Training & Tips is also part of the clinic.
The clinic starts with a swim warm-up and a series of drills. During that time, we video taped each swimmer. At the conclusion of the pool workout, the clinic moved indoors to a home theater where Coach Pete Kain analyzed each swimmer’s stroke(complimented by coffee and snacks! Thanks Terry!).
By the conclusion of the review, each swimmer had a better understanding of not only what they look like underwater, but also what are many common problems most swimmers must overcome. It helps to watch other swimmers reviews. Common themes were “dropping elbow” and “breathing late”. The importance of "core" strength is also covered, as swimmers look at the sagging hips as a clear factor of poor technique and weak core. Again tying together the important of dry land training and Pete’s Winter Core Class! Each swimmer was analyzed and tips were given on how to make corrections and key drills are assigned for practice.
Pete Kain and John Schaffer have been conducting these Underwater Video Clinics for 10 years. Many swimmers come back year after year to see progress and where to make the next correction. If you have never seen yourself underwater, you must sign up for this workshop!
If you want more information on when Under Water Swim Clinics, email Pete at pete@kainperformance.com.
Thanks,
Jody Gold publishing on behalf of Pete Kain, Kain Performance
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