SIP 039: Revisiting Position 11

How we use it in swim lessons and how we use it at swim practice.

 

What is it:

 

Position 11 is:

 

• A drill we do to establish a good quality body position and long reach.
• Something we do every day in every lesson
• Used in every stroke

 

 

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How do we do it in lessons?

In Level 2:

• On the deck we do Streamline into position 11
• We review what it is and the three things you use it for
• We do it with a noodle, or a kickboard
• WE talk about it as the target or goal body position arms should travel through on FREE and Back
• We use it when teaching Breaststroke
• When teaching butterfly
• When doing short distance training

 

How do we use it at swim team?

• Every day we do 2 x 25 position 11 where we review all the steps and goals. And the 3 thin