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Swim for 5min on your choice of stroke to a
maximum distance of 200mts with rest
intervals as and when required.
Easy / Recovery Effort.

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Recovery

Swim 3 x 50mts FC Finger Touch Drill: Swim 3 x
50mts BR Drill Two Kicks & One Pull (see
Technical Section for more information) with
20sec rest after each distance.
Easy Effort.

Recovery

Breaststroke

Swim 6 X 25m (6 X 1 length) Breaststroke with 20 sec rest after each length. Every 3rd length kick with a float.
Easy / Moderate Effort

Technique

Breaststroke

Kick 5 X 25m (5 X 1 length) breaststroke on your back holding a float across the chest or above your head with 40 sec rest after each length. Ensure the knees are kept underwater.
Easy Effort.

Technique

Breaststroke

Swim 5 X 25m (5 X 1 length) Breaststroke with 25 sec rest after each length. Count your strokes for each length taking a stroke less time.
Easy Effort

Technique

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