Minnows Swim Practice Plan: January 8, 2020

Dryland Activities

Warmup in Water

100 IM Kick2 x 25 Position 11.

1. Lock your thumb.
2. Squeeze your ears (back of head).
3. Look down (with your whole face).
4. Keep your arms straight.
5. Stay at the surface (even when you breathe).
6. Look down (with your whole face).

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 FR D: Fists

Do three strokes of freestyle with hands held in a fist. Focus on pushing water back and down with a high elbow underwater.

Get Back Together in One Group

6 x 25 w/FINSKicking on the side

Challenge

Do a handstand with your legs together and toes pointed to the ceiling. Hold it for 2 seconds (or 3), then do a front flip where you land on your feet without otherwise touching the bottom.

Challenge - Back on the bottom, 2 feet on the wall

Lay down on the bottom of the pool with your back, shoulders and hips touching the floor.

At the same time, put two feet on the wall.

Hold it for 2 seconds.

Q of the Day Answer

No! Minnows can only go to certain meets, developmental meets.