Description
Swim teams can benefit from adding scientific advancements from the last fifty years in teaching technique and measuring technique. The ebook contains extensive information about coaching age group swimming with science. The document explains how to incorporate the ten “deliberate practice” components (of psychologist Dr. Anders Ericsson) and ten biomechanical measurements into a training program. In addition to information about coaching each age group, the ebook includes weekly training schedules and skills checklists.
World record improvement has slowed tremendously. During the first scientific era (approximately 1956-1980), world records improved by a mean of almost two seconds per 100 meters per Olympiad. During the past forty years (1984-2024), world records improved by only one quarter of a second. A second scientific era is needed to achieve the limits of human performance. Specifically, incorporating the ten components of deliberate practice and ten biomechanical analyses into a training program can begin a second scientific era.
Preface
Deliberate Practice
Biomechanical Analyses
The Scientific Approach
Chapter 1 – Indoor Activities
Classroom Presentations
Studio Activities
Chapter 2 – Deck Drills
Stretching
Streamline
Breaststroke Kick
Wall Push-Ups
Exercise Equipment
Chapter 3 – Kick Activities
Vertical Kicks
Horizontal Kicks Without Kickboard
Horizontal Kicks with Kickboard
Chapter 4 – Swim Activities
Swims of 5 Yards
Swims of 7 Yards
Swims of 12 Yards
Swims of 25 Yards
Swims of Specified Distance
Swims with Hand Paddles
Chapter 5 – Competition-Related Activities
Swims at Race Pace
Swims of Race Distance
Swims at Race Pace and Distance
Starts
Turns
Relay Exchanges
Chapter 6 – Analyses
Above Surface Video
Below Surface Video
Stroke Counts
Index of Coordination
Intracycle Hand Force Variations
Exposure Time to Shoulder Stress
Active Drag Coefficient
Stroke Cycle Phase Times
Intracycle Velocity Variations
Symmetry Index
Chapter 7 – Other Activities
Solo Practice
Swim Meets
Chapter 8 – Training Session Organization
Emphasis
Time Allocation
Skill Assessment
Summary
Author Notes
References
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