Pack positions and drafting
Ready when: Open water, first sessions with a coach (b2) done.
What the coach teaches
Swimming in a line behind a leader and swapping the lead; drafting just behind a partner's feet or beside their hips; group starts from the wall; overtaking wide and safely.
At home, safe only
Pool lane work with a coach.
Ask the club
The rules for contact and the size of groups.
What you can see from the side
The swimmer sits on the feet of the one in front without touching.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach marks a smooth rotation in a pack of four.
Stop and get a coach when
Panic in contact.
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