Robert Priest has graciously offered up his apt pool for us to hold a Pool Side Practice so that you can work on stroke formtechnique.

Once you sign up we will send you his address and details.

Sign up now (see where Water and Land Practice links are in top center of page)

limited spots...SIGN UP NOW!!

Matt Murphy will be leading these along with myself.

See ya'll there!
Loc

I signed up, but I don't know what a poolside practice is.

Are you in the pool or just beside it?

just beside it....sitting on the edge but paddle will be in the water. Make sense?

Loc

Is this youtube video a good example?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSSoAbdtcdw&feature=related

Great link Wendy!

For those who have never been to a poolside practice, it's really an awesome way to learn the correct muscles to use when paddling!

You sit at the edge of the pool and paddle like you would in a boat. But since the coaches are right there, they can assist with proper technique and form.

Because the water is fairly still (since we're not moving, like on a boat) it's a lot harder to rip through the water using just your arms (the incorrect way). You tire a lot more quickly than on the boat if you do! So you learn to use your back and all the other big muscles.

Paddling only gets easier the more times you do it!

One note: Since the water is a little higher than it would be in the boat, you might want to sit on a rolled up beach towel or butt pad to help elevate you a little higher off the pool's edge. Just don't fall in!

So if you're thinking about going and haven't sign up, do so! With the small group, the coaches get to spend extra time with you!

It's also a great endurance workout!

I'd be there but the board has a meeting that same night. =(

Here's an other one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1Hlw1kougE&NR=1

they look like zombies in that last vid

That's what we want...non-thinking paddlers who'll respond to commands!

That's a pretty awesome vid Lex. Did you watch part 2?

They threw in their dirty practice clothes, some oxyclean and 15 minutes later, their whites were whiter than the leading brand. Woosh. Woosh. Woosh. =P