tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995342175021196749.post2419839364127180658..comments2022-04-05T04:56:24.720-04:00Comments on Practice, Practice, Practice, Perform: VisionNBAC Performancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184050029749872671noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995342175021196749.post-29018730971222583032012-09-06T13:12:10.707-04:002012-09-06T13:12:10.707-04:00In Florida I notice that many swimmers tilt their ...In Florida I notice that many swimmers tilt their heads to the side in Backstroke (to the left). I am guessing this is because they want to keep an eye on the lane line to go straight since there are no lines on the ceiling (because we only have outdoor pools!). This seems like a time when they want to look at something, but we really want their vision to be straight up into the blue sky.<br /><br />I try to encourage swimmers to keep both ears in the water to correct the issue. This also helps swimmers who have a high head position from looking at the person directly behind them. <br /><br />Another reason for the side head tilt may be swimming without tinted goggles for a long time at a younger age? No one wants to stare directly into the sun!Tom Yetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915901682391464895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995342175021196749.post-89136651320324666052012-09-05T22:50:38.578-04:002012-09-05T22:50:38.578-04:00Thinking about the walls - I also try to encourage...Thinking about the walls - I also try to encourage kids to use the T's in the lanes next to their lane. If you're only using the T in your lane there is a tendency to lift the head to look for it. More than that, I think that by using this peripheral vision, your brain can better gauge speed and distance as you approach the wall. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com