After missing last week's session because of the extreme weather affecting our travel plans home from Inverness, we resumed our coached sessions at the pool. I worked with a couple of folk who had missed last week too, while NK worked with the guys on a recap, building in lots of reciprocal and self check activities, making sure to be clear about markers.. oh my!
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| concentration counts... |
We worked on turning with sweeps, going sideways and reversing and stopping. I notice that folk who swim with efficient technique and have a good feel for the water seem to pick up the basics well and understand when it feels right. The catch, pull and exit phase are all familiar ideas.
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| NK - 'So what makes these boats all different?' |
We had a few different boats in the water, some felt comfortable to one paddler and like a bathtub to another paddler.
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| Reverse paddling down the lanes. |
The lanes can be used as a challenge and a measure of success in control and direction.
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| Coach demonstrates in a polo boat. |
Meanwhile up in the deep end Hairyaker demonstrated different types of roll to a small group of paddlers who are all keen polo players. Next match next weekend - lets hope for good travelling weather.
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| Nick's roll - nice! |
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