Approaching Perfect Swimming: Skill-Learning Strategies

• DELIBERATE PRACTICE COMPONENTS

• Chapter One: Identify Technique Elements to Change

• Chapter Two: Clear Instructions

• Chapter Three: Appropriate Task Difficulty

• Chapter Four: Sufficient Number of Repetitions

• Chapter Five: Immediate Feedback

• Chapter Six: Individual Supervision

• Chapter Seven: Variety of Learning Strategies

• Chapter Eight: Maintain Focus in the Cognitive and Associative Learning Stages

• Chapter Nine: Replicate Superior Performance

• Chapter Ten: Solo Practice

• IMPLEMENTING DELIBERATE PRACTICE IN TEAM TRAINING

• EPILOGUE: Barriers to Deliberate Practice

• Appendix A: Optimal Technique Model

• Appendix B: Stroke Count

• Appendix C: Cue Format

• Appendix D: Stroke Drills

• Appendix E: Stroke Rate

• Appendix F: Training Session Components

• Appendix G: Skill Evaluations and Competitions

• Appendix H: The Vertical Jump Test for Event Selection

• Appendix I: Pool Training Equipment

• Appendix J: Strength Training

• Appendix K: Advanced Analysis Methods

• Appendix L: Adding Classroom Sessions to Pool Sessions

• REFERENCES

Developed with the coach and swimmers in mind, this book is based on more than 30 years of research and supported by specific experience in coaching (from age group to college level), consulting with domestic and international swim teams, and the author’s work with individual swimmers at every performance level (from beginners to world record holders).