Name
Champion Swimmer
Core Skill
Freestyle technique, flip turns, streamlining, and powerful kicking.
Who
Advanced swimmers (Intermediate to Advanced levels). This game is best played with multiple lanes of capable swimmers.
What
Each lane designates a 'Champion' to attempt a specific, complex swimming activity. The success or failure of the Champion determines whether the entire lane must perform the activity (success) or perform a penalty kick set (failure).
How
<strong>1. Selection:</strong> Have each lane pick one 'Champion.' Do not tell the swimmers what stroke or activity they will be doing initially.
Difficulties Instructors Might Face
Managing multiple lanes simultaneously can be chaotic. Ensure clear boundaries and loud, authoritative calls are used to maintain order. Also, remember that the penalty kick should always be focused on technique (e.g., dolphin kick or flutter kick) rather than just endurance, keeping the focus on skill improvement.