"As easy as falling off a log."
Yes, that is the way most swimmers start their races--by "falling" off the blocks. This techniques is known as the Path of Least Resistance, and is entirely too easy to succumb to. But the Path of Least Resistance can cost seconds and races!
"3...2...1...Blastoff!"
NASA has to make optimum use of Physics to get the Space Shuttle into orbit. Too little thrust, and it will never get there, the mission will be a failure. Too much weight, and the same result. Launch at the wrong angle, failure again. Planning a large and complex Shuttle Mission requires breaking the mission down into components, or "stages", that can be planned, refined, and optimized independently, then assembled into the larger mission. And NASA doesn't waste time, energy or money on anything that is not directly related to achieving the desired result.
Only when everything goes just right, precisely as planned and according to the rigid Laws of Physics, will the mission be a complete success.
The First 9 Stages of a Powerful Start takes exactly the same approach to the swim start, and applies the Laws of Physics in the same manner that NASA takes when designing a Shuttle Mission.
After all, isn't your start every bit as important as a Shuttle Mission?
CAUTION This start is to be practiced only in deep water. Do not attempt these techniques unless the pool depth is significantly deep enough, and always under the supervision of a coach. Only one person in a lane at a time. Please visit our SAFETY pages. |
STAGE 1
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On Your Marks! |
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STAGE 2
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Pop-UP! |
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STAGE 3
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Launch! Altitude and distance |
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STAGE 4
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Post the News |
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STAGE 5
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Don't do that Superman Thing Body attitude and angle of entry. Head in line with spine. |
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STAGE 6
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Torpedo Position Beginning of water entry. The hands create a single hole for the rest of the body to follow through. |
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STAGE 7
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Body Entry Waist |
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STAGE 8
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The Magic Surge |
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STAGE 9
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Fools Treasure Hunt |
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