Lightweight is one of TriDot's six Swim Form classifications.
Characteristics
- Little, if any, swim experience
- Anxious and uncomfortable in the water
- Lacks confidence
- Typically kicks from the knees
- Holds head high in water to breathe
- Pulls with straight arm
- Allows lead arm to drop when breathing
- Similar to Tarzan but without the power
- Threshold pace: 1:50 – 3:00+ / 100m
Key Improvement Area
- Improve confidence
- Basic pool etiquette and skills
- Breathing & relaxation
- Kick technique
- Rhythm, timing, body roll
- Head and body position
- Stroke rate
- Arm recovery
- Feel for water
- Power & catch
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