Lightweight - Swim Form

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 Steamroller form 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