Minnows 9/26/2019

Dryland Activities:

Question of the Day: In this pool, how many yards is between the flags?
Answer: in a 25-yard pool it is 15 yards from flag to flag in the middle of the pool.
Y = 1 walking lap around the pool. Count number of starting blocks.
N = 15 situps and count number of lanes.

Warmup in water:

100 IM Kick
2 x 25 position 11.

Review 3 things for Streamline before first 25.
1) Lock your thumb.
2) Squeeze your ears (back of head).
3) Look down (with your whole face).
Review 3 things for Position 11 before second 25:
1) Keep your arms straight.
2) Stay at the surface (even when you breathe).
3) Look down (with your whole face).

Split Up into 2 Groups

Group 1

3 x SL on BK + 3 HLBw/R

Head Lead Balance with Rotation

Body in soldier position, kick with face up.

Rotate hips and shoulders from parallel to surface to perpendicular to surface. Rotate through both sides.

Have constant kick to keep body straight.

Rotation Drill.

Group 2

3 x SL + 5 FREE + 1 breath

Strong freestyle kick throughout.
Focus on arms reaching to 11, head aiming straight down, and power with each stroke.

Must breathe 1 time on stroke 2, 3, or 4. No breathing on 1 or 5.

Get back together in one group

3 x {
50 FREE
2 x SL on BK to flags + 3 BK
1 x challenge
}

Jumps from the block

Two feet over the edge, curl toes over the side.

Bend your knees and stick your butt out.

Jump in and get in position 11 in the air.

Streamline and swim to the flags, get out and do it again.