Overglider is one of TriDot's six Swim Form classifications.
Characteristics
- Intentionally glides between stokes
- Dead spot at front of stroke (when gliding)
- Slow stroke rate
- Good body position and rotation
- Often breaths on only one side
- Lacks rhythm and feel of the water
- Constantly thinking about swim mechanics
- Focuses almost exclusively on streamline position
- Little, if any, focus on catch or propulsion
- Threshold pace: 1:30 – 2:20 / 100m
Key Improvement Areas
- Bilateral breathing
- Stroke symmetry
- Head position
- Over thinking mechanics
- Hand entry and alignment
- Catch and pull
- Eliminating dead spot
- Increase stroke rate
- Pacing (both training and racing)
- Open water skills
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