Fwd: Clinic - Monday 28th December at 8.15am

We are please to advise that we have organised a short training clinic  for Monday 28th at 8.15am.  This session will be run by Tony Davies  (Swan Hill Satellite Squad) and can be used as your warm up on Day 2.  

The Swan Hill satellite squad of the Traralgon Swimming Club was established at the beginning of 2014 and so has been operating for almost 2 years. Tony is a bronze level accredited coach who coaches the group (of 5 swimmers) under the mentorship and direction of Brian Ford, the Head Coach of the Traralgon Swimming Club. Brian is one of the most respected figures in Victorian swimming, and his record as coach of the Traralgon Swim Club speaks for itself. 

I know it is an early start for you on the second day but these opportunities don't come our way that often and I strongly encourage you to show your support and attend this clinic.

Here is a brief outline of what the clinic will involve;

 8.15 Introduction – self, Traralgon Swim Club, satellite squad member introduction, explanation of 3 key swimming words, "Be the Best You Can Be"

 8.20 Band work (pre-swim) exercise demonstration

 8.25 Freestyle 10 mins

Important technique points: one goggle breathing, full extension

Drill: full extension drill, stroke count, Russian number

 8.35 Backstroke 10 mins

Important technique points: head position, boiling the water, rotating the shoulder

Drill: shoulder pop drill, stroke count

8.45 Breaststroke 10 mins

Important technique points: full extension, fast heels, timing

Drill: kick on board, one pull/2 kick

8.55 Butterfly 10 mins

Important technique points: "oomph" when you catch, breath position and timing

Drill: fly with fins

9.05 How to kick freestyle/Why we should love to kick

9.10 Conclusion Don't count the laps, make every lap count.

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