Competition swimming
Ready when: All four strokes and race skills (i2) done.
What the coach teaches
Event specialisation, kick and feel refinement, race plans, heats and finals, mental skills (the six elements: positive attitude, motivation, goal setting, emotion control, attention, reducing errors), anti-doping.
At home, safe only
Recovery, food and sleep.
Ask the club
The support team and the selection route.
What you can see from the side
A race plan is followed.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach reviews splits.
Stop and get a coach when
Shoulder pain or loss of enjoyment.
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