Check out this "200 Freestyle Time Predictor" Sheet:
How many can you do? If you can get 3 of 5 (a "C" for preparation), you've got a very good chance to do the time. If you can only do 2 of 5 or 1 of 5, you've got to make up for it somewhere else. I've seen it done, but I'll take my chances with athletes who can hit 3 of 5 or 4 of 5. I've only coached two athletes, with times toward the top, who were 5 out of 5.
Given that I have the time, I will end up coming up with one of these for each stroke. You can see the idea though -- athletes must improve in a number of areas to get better at racing.
How many can you do? If you can get 3 of 5 (a "C" for preparation), you've got a very good chance to do the time. If you can only do 2 of 5 or 1 of 5, you've got to make up for it somewhere else. I've seen it done, but I'll take my chances with athletes who can hit 3 of 5 or 4 of 5. I've only coached two athletes, with times toward the top, who were 5 out of 5.
Given that I have the time, I will end up coming up with one of these for each stroke. You can see the idea though -- athletes must improve in a number of areas to get better at racing.
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