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Special Sets: A Fun Change of Pace
\nWith USA Swimming’s Master Coach Consultant Bob Steele<\/span><\/h1>\n
By Michael J. Stott<\/span><\/p>\n
USA Swimming master coach consultant Bob Steele provides some favorite change-of-pace exercises that are designed to insert spice and fun into in-season training.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Swim training at its best requires a respite from black-line fever. When done right, the variation can reveal insights into athlete personality, motivation and often a dynamic that can leverage team energy down the road.<\/p>\n
Several years ago, one Mid-Atlantic high school coach decided to alter practice with a water polo game. He formed coed teams, and some girls immediately assumed subordinate roles. One girl, a heretofore undistinguished freestyler, asserted herself befitting an Eastern European male player. She attacked the boys, dunking them with extraordinary upper body strength and earning the undying admiration of male and female teammates alike.<\/p>\n
The coaches, surprised at the girl\u2019s physical prowess, later learned she was a nationally-ranked rock climber. In time, she became an accomplished butterflyer.<\/p>\n
Following are some favorite change-of-pace exercises from USA Swimming master coach consultant Bob Steele that are designed to insert spice and fun into in-season training. His coaching philosophy regarding these exercises is: \u201cIf it\u2019s fun to watch, it\u2019s fun to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS<\/span>
\nSplit groups into two teams of five for all lanes at each end of the pool. The first swimmer on each team starts from their end and races until they meet the person from the other team at mid-pool, and they play \u201crock, paper, scissors.\u201d<\/p>\n
The winner sprints to the opposite end, and the loser goes back to their team\u2019s line. The second swimmer on the losing team sprints to stop the winner and does \u201cR, P, S\u201d with the same outcome. Continue with all the swimmers until one relay team touches the opposite end of the pool. Restart when a team wins.<\/p>\n
CELEBRATIONS<\/span>
\nAt the end of practice, have the swimmers line up behind the backstroke pennants in a straight line. One at a time, swimmers sprint in with a beautiful touch, followed by a spectacular celebration. Each celebration must be different, with the winner receiving a prize.<\/p>\n
BUCKET O\u2019 BLOOD<\/span>
\nSwimmers kick a 25 holding a pull buoy on the kickboard. At the 25, they drop the kickboard and use the pull buoy. At the next 25, they drop the pull buoy and swim. That is ONE \u201cBucket O\u2019 Blood.\u201d Prescribe three to six \u201cBuckets o\u2019 Blood\u201d for the warm-up.<\/p>\n
To access the complete list and 11 more fun swim training games from Bob Steele,\u00a0<\/strong>
\nCheck out the May\/June 2020 issue of Swimming World Magazine, available now!<\/strong><\/p>\n
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FEATURES<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
020<\/span> TOSSED INTO TURMOIL<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Dan D\u2019Addona<\/strong>
\nThe spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had a far-reaching impact not only on everyday life, but also on the sport of swimming across the globe.<\/p>\n
022<\/span> COVID-19 AFTERMATH: UNCERTAIN TIMES<\/span> <\/strong>
\nby Dan D\u2019Addona<\/strong>
\nWhile the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to sports around the world, the full financial impact of the pandemic will not be known for some time\u2014especially in college sports, which could lead to uncertain and even a fearful future for the sport of swimming.<\/p>\n
024<\/span> TIMING IS EVERYTHING<\/span><\/strong>
\nby David Rieder<\/strong>
\nEveryone knows how important timing is\u2014races can be won or lost by hundredths of a second. For swimmers competing at the NAIA and NJCAA Championships, the most important timing was measured in days. Both associations were able to complete their championship meets just before other major sports championships were being canceled due to the threat of coronavirus.<\/p>\n
026<\/span> SILVER LINING COULD TURN TO GOLD<\/span> <\/strong>
\nby Michael Randazzo<\/strong>
\nThe Olympic postponement was hardly perceived as a positive, but it could lead to hope and opportunity for any men\u2019s or women\u2019s water polo team that aspires to Olympic competition\u2014including the United States\u2019 national teams.<\/p>\n
028<\/span> MENTAL PREP: BEFORE THE BEEP WITH ASHLEY TWICHELL<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Shoshanna Rutemiller<\/strong><\/p>\n
030<\/span> IMPACTING LIVES THROUGH COACHING<\/span> <\/strong>
\nby David Rieder<\/strong>
\nDave Durden, University of California and U.S. national team coach, simply refers to himself as a swim coach. But he\u2019s also a leader, an expert at maximizing performance, removing doubt, instilling confidence and navigating young men through demanding situations.<\/p>\n
034<\/span> CHASING THE ULTIMATE DREAM… TOGETHER<\/span><\/strong>
\nby David Rieder<\/strong>
\nAlex and Gretchen Walsh have worked their way up the pecking order of American swimming, and in 2021, the talented sisters from the Nashville Aquatic Club and two-time national champion Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, Tenn., will get their shot at their greatest goal: the Olympics!<\/p>\n
038<\/span> TAKEOFF TO TOKYO: T \u2018N\u2019 T\u2014A FRIENDLY RIVALRY FOR A DYNAMITE DUO<\/span><\/strong>
\nby John Lohn<\/strong>
\nDuring the Olympic campaign of 2000, Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres\u2014complete opposites out of the pool, but with few differences as competitors\u2014were engaged in a friendly, but not-so-easy rivalry\u2014one that brought out the best in both swimmers.<\/p>\n
042<\/span> TAKEOFF TO TOKYO:MISTY\u2019S MAGICAL MOMENT<\/span><\/strong>
\nby John Lohn<\/strong>
\nThe United States\u2019 Misty Hyman turned in one of the biggest upsets in Olympic swimming history, beating Australia\u2019s Susie O\u2019Neill\u2014the defending Olympic champion, world record holder and the host country\u2019s favorite\u2014in the women\u2019s 200 fly at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.<\/p>\n
046<\/span> ISHOF: A DUKE, A MERMAID, A WAR AND THE FLU<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Bruce Wigo<\/strong>
\nCOVID-19 isn\u2019t the first pandemic disease to have brought the world of competitive swimming to a halt, and the 2020 Olympic Games are not the first to be postponed or canceled. This is the story of the years between 1914 and 1918, when the world was suddenly and unexpectedly turned upside down by events not so different from what our sport is experiencing today.<\/p>\n
048<\/span> ISHOF: TRAGEDY & TRIUMPH AT U.S. TRIALS…60 YEARS AGO<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Bruce Wigo<\/strong>
\nEvery U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, since they were first held in 1904, has always seen favorites fail and underdogs rise to the occasion.<\/p>\n
COACHING<\/p>\n
016<\/span> SWIMMING TECHNIQUE CONCEPTS: THE VALUE OF HAND FORCE ANALYSIS: PART II\u2014BACKSTROKE<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Rod Havriluk<\/strong>
\nSynchronized video and hand force data is an essential tool for optimizing technique. A coach can use the force data to pinpoint limitations, refer to the corresponding video images to explain changes and monitor a swimmer\u2019s progress in improving technique.<\/p>\n
018<\/span> SWIMMING TECHNIQUE CONCEPTS: THE VALUE OF HAND FORCE ANALYSIS:\u00a0 PART III\u2014BREASTSTROKE<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Rod Havriluk<\/strong>
\nThe two previous articles in this series (Part I\u2014Butterfly and Part II\u2014Backstroke) presented information about the value of using hand force analysis to identify specific technique elements that limit performance, and in many cases, substantially. This month\u2019s article includes more general information about force analysis with a breaststroke example.<\/p>\n
052<\/span> MOTIVATING SWIMMERS TO NEW HEIGHTS<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong>
\nMemorable are the sporting events where an athlete or team is \u201con fire.\u201d Swimming World checks in with two high school and two age group coaches for insight into how that happens. Spoiler alert: the common denominator is \u201cbuy-in\u201d from athletes who connect with a coach.<\/p>\n
056<\/span> AEROBIC OVERLOAD: VOLUME REVISITED<\/span> <\/strong>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong>
\nIn the first of two parts, Swimming World Magazine re-examines the role of volume in\u00a0 swim training.<\/p>\n
058<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>SPECIAL SETS: CHANGE-OF-PACE FUN<\/span> <\/strong>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong>
\nUSA Swimming master coach consultant Bob Steele provides some favorite change-of-pace exercises that are designed to insert spice and fun into in-season training.<\/p>\n
060<\/span> SPECIAL SETS: STARTING OVER<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong>
\nBruce Gemmell, head coach at Nation\u2019s Capital Swim Club (Georgetown Prep site in North Bethesda, Md.) provides some sample sets\u2014and some guidelines\u2014for when it\u2019s time to return to the water for training.<\/p>\n
066<\/span> Q&A WITH COACH DOUG FONDER<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n
067<\/span> HOW THEY TRAIN OLIVIA BRAY<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n
069<\/span> Q&A WITH COACH RON & DON HEIDARY<\/span>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n
070<\/span> HOW THEY TRAIN MADDIE SMITH AND EMILIA BARCK<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n
TRAINING<\/p>\n
012<\/span> DRYSIDE TRAINING: STROKE STRENGTH SERIES\u2014FREESTYLE<\/span><\/strong>
\nby J.R. Rosania<\/strong><\/p>\n
015<\/span> DRYSIDE TRAINING: DRYLAND EXERCISES TO DO WHEN YOU CAN\u2019T SWIM<\/span><\/strong>
\nby J.R. Rosania<\/strong><\/p>\n
JUNIOR SWIMMER<\/p>\n
063<\/span> GOLDMINDS: THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE IN SWIMMING<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Wayne Goldsmith<\/strong>
\nThe greatest power that swimmers can possess is the power of choice. With that one power, all swimmers\u2014regardless of age, experience or level of swimming capability\u2014can accelerate their improvement and realize the full extent of their potential.<\/p>\n
072<\/span> UP & COMERS: FINN CONLEY<\/strong><\/span>
\nby Shoshanna Rutemiller<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
COLUMNS<\/p>\n
010<\/span> A VOICE FOR THE SPORT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
051<\/span> DID YOU KNOW? 1920 U.S. <\/strong><\/span>WOMEN\u2019S OLYMPIC TEAM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
073<\/span> GUTTERTALK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
074<\/span> PARTING SHOT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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