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Meet
How do we enter warm-up?
Feet first
Do we talk when our coaches are talking?
Never!!
What is Coach Cassidy's favourite event?
200 IM.
Do you do a back turn for the back to breast transition in an IM?
No!! You can do a touch turn or a crossover turn.
List three backstroke drills.
Double arm, Queen wave/pinky first, Sailboat/apple slicer, windmill, rotating.
When do you talk to your coaches about your races?
Before AND after!
What side of the lane do we swim on and what kind of swimming is this called?
The right side; circle swimming.
Both purple!!
How far can you go underwater in a race?
15m
What is a drill that focusses on your catch?
Fist swimming.
Are we supposed to be running around in nothing but our bathing suits?
No!! Always have pants or a shirt on!
When do you get in for warm-ups?
As soon as practice starts!
What is Coach Madi's favourite event?
800m free
What happens if you miss the wall on a flip turn?
Go back and touch the wall!!
What is a drill to focus on your glide in breaststroke?
3 second glide.
What is the biggest rule when using the backstroke wedges?
Big toes have to be touching the wall.
What is something you should be doing if you arrive to practice early?
Activating.
How long have your coaches been apart of the Krakens?
Madi: 6 years
Cassidy: 1st year
What is the biggest thing to think about for your crossover turn?
Do not cross 90 degrees.
What is a speed drill for Front crawl?
Over-kick.
When are you called up to the block?
After the long whistle from the referee.
What are three things you should be bringing to practice?
Water bottle, caps, goggles, towels, suits, positive attitude.
Who is Coach Cassidy's favourite artist?
Taylor Swift
What is the number one rule when swimming butterfly and breaststroke?
Touch with two hands.
What is a drill for butterfly that focusses on the rhythm of your stroke?
1-arm fly.