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Minnows Swim Practice Plan – December 17, 2019

Minnows 1Practices

Dryland Activities

Warmup in Water

100 IM Kick2 x 25 position 11.

Split Up into 2 Groups

Group 1

3 x SL through Hula Hoops

Hold the hula hoop with the base touching the bottom at the T mark.

More advanced, move the hula hoop to the bottom at the flags.

Group 2

3 x SL + 3 FREE + Flip

Strong freestyle kick throughout.Focus on arms reaching to 11, head aiming straight down, and power with each stroke.If possible NO breath.

Get Back Together in One Group

2 x{2 x 50 withFINS #1= FREE Kick w/ board #2 = BK4 x 25 no fins: FREE}

Challenges

Challenge 1

Float on your back with your face above water and all 10 toes and both of your thumbs (but not hands).

Or all of your fingers but NOT your thumbs.

Challenge 2

3 x lay on bottom with belly button, nose, and 1 big toe touching bottom

Challenge 3

2 headstands or tripods for 4 seconds with legs together

Question of the Day Answer

YES! Email coach Jeff to schedule a time!

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