I am delighted to share that the inaugural group of TI lessons at the Kerr Y are doing very well! It is such fun to teach swimmers who are so eager to learn, and readily apply your instruction. Definitely good for the coach's ego. After three classes, each student has learned to find balance in the water and cooperate with gravity.
Why is this so critical? Finding balance in the water enables you to identify the ideal body position, then maintain that position as you build up to a complete stroke. Just the minor adjustment of having a relaxed head position, face down in the water, will prevent the legs from sinking. Only a light flutter kick is needed to move gracefully forward. The wrong head position, such as looking forward, will cause the legs to sink, and the instinctual reaction is to kick harder. Thus, the swimmer begins what can be called "survival swimming," and is huffin' and puffin' in less than one length.
The swimmers in this group are simply following directions, making simple adjustments, and attaining major gains. It works for any swimmer at any skill level!
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