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kristine25
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Aug 17, 2007

Apr 20, 2007 9:47 AM

Swimming is like golf...

If you think about too many things at a time, everything goes to **** in a handbasket!!

I recently sent a video of me swimming to my coach and a group of tri friends and got lots of great advice. The problem is the "lots" part. I keep thinking about my arm position, breathing, kicking, rolling, etc etc. I find I can only work on one thing at a time. It's driving me crazy. HaHa. Anyways, if there are any other golfters out there you know what I mean.
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Tamster018
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Dec 14, 2007
1. Apr 20, 2007 9:53 AM in response to: kristine25
That's too funny! You're right- it's a lot like golf. One big difference- you do have to pay attention to when you breath. Don't try that one while golfing.
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May 25, 2007
2. Apr 20, 2007 9:53 AM in response to: kristine25
That is what drills are for. You only have to think about 1 or 2 things at a time.

Pick a different focus each week. In a month you will see improvements. Example, head position, hand entry, rotation, recovery.

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3. Apr 20, 2007 10:22 AM in response to: kristine25
quote:<HR>Originally posted by TriBob:
That is what drills are for. You only have to think about 1 or 2 things at a time.

Pick a different focus each week. In a month you will see improvements. Example, head position, hand entry, rotation, recovery.

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Yoshiko007
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4. Apr 20, 2007 10:27 AM in response to: kristine25
Do you have a snorkel? It is a great tool to concentrate on your hand entry. I am using it to focus on my catch/pull.
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5. Apr 20, 2007 11:28 AM in response to: kristine25
I've often thought that swimming and golf are much alike. 80% technique, 20% power. That's why you can never safely bet against the fat guy or gal in either sport.

And I agree with others. Pick one issue and work on that for a couple weeks with drills. Then pick another issue and start working on that while remembering what you learned from the first drills. Then keep adding a new drill every couple weeks. By the end of summer you'll be teaching them how to swim!


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Dougie Fresh037
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6. Apr 20, 2007 2:10 PM in response to: kristine25
I know what you mean. I can't find my ball in the pool either.
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IrishSailsman
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Nov 18, 2007
7. Dec 22, 2007 12:12 AM in response to: kristine25
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Dougie Fresh:
I know what you mean. I can't find my ball in the pool either.<HR>


Thats because the water is cold.
Balls are hard to find in cold water.I have two, and sometimes I cant find either one.

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8. Apr 21, 2007 11:00 AM in response to: kristine25
quote:<HR>Originally posted by mbannon:
That's why you can never safely bet against the fat guy or gal in either sport.
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Maybe I need to take up golf!!
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thirdtimeisacharm
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Jul 21, 2003
9. Apr 21, 2007 10:10 PM in response to: kristine25
quote:<HR>Originally posted by mbannon:
I've often thought that swimming and golf are much alike. 80% technique, 20% power. That's why you can never safely bet against the fat guy or gal in either sport.

And I agree with others. Pick one issue and work on that for a couple weeks with drills. Then pick another issue and start working on that while remembering what you learned from the first drills. Then keep adding a new drill every couple weeks. By the end of summer you'll be teaching them how to swim!


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I have recently reached the conclusion that golf is 90% mental and 10% mental. Maybe that's why my game never improves.... Hmmm...
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