Monday, January 30, 2012

SMAC- Bronze I with Maureen & Michael

Review streamlined pushoffs & underwater dolphin kick before they get in!

6 x 25 kick on back, working on the underwater dolphin kick as they push off underwater- think about blowing the air SLOWLY out through their nose while underwater; kick is small and FAST!
1:00 rest
Talk about backstroke, 6 kicks 1 stroke drill- head flat, shoulder by cheek, arms straight as they come out of the water
6 x 50 swim free/6 kicks 1 stroke backstroke drill- see who can do the freestyle flip turn
6 x 50 swim backstroke/kick FAST on back- remember the underwater dolphin kick off the wall!
Review breaststroke kick on deck with boards
8 x 25 breaststroke kick in the water with boards- "up, out, around...and GLIDE!"
Try the breaststroke kick on their back - just dropping feet down, then out & around - if they're having difficulty with the kick on a board

If there is time, finish up with...
KICKING RACES!

Everybody do an excellent job with their HW tonight & remember to practice the breaststroke kick in front of the big mirror at home. Also, remember to bring in your report cards so we can see how you're doing at school. Have a great day!