Skills Development Framework
Background purpose
To promote skill development.
Help swimmers and parents understand the need for greater efficiency of technique as a primary consideration
To assist the swimming community in understanding land conditioning and how it directly impacts upon performance
Key Goals
Develop body awareness during land work that can translate to the pool environment, leading to a smoother progression route for swimmers
Create consistency of standards across Wales during the development pathway
Allow other coaches to share their thoughts on stroke development and focus swimmers to train on drills that will directly impact on their
performance
Skills Development Framework Part 1
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Skills Development Framework Part 2
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Skills Development Framework Part 3
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Skills Development Framework Part 4
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Skills Development Framework Part 5
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Skills Development Framework Part 6
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Skills Development Framework Part 7
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Skills Development Framework Part 8
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Skills Development Framework Part 9
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Skills Development Framework Part 10
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Skills Development Framework Part 11
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Skills Development Framework Part 12
In order to develop your foundational skills and specific movement patterns for each stroke, please read the guidance document and watch the videos carefully.
Drill Progression Movement Flows
These videos will introduce swimmers to a Movement Flow sequence specific to developing the physical qualities required to complete the pool based Stroke Drill Progressions.
The videos will also introduce swimmers to a system of combining movements and exercises into ‘Movement Flows’. The goal of a movement flow is to combine exercises in a methodical sequence, moving from one pose to the next, expressing fluidity and allowing for smooth transitions. Performing Movement Flows, not only develops strength and stability, but also cultivates creativity within physical development.
Drill Progression Movement Flow Freestyle
This video will introduce the swimmer to a Movement Flow sequence specific to developing the physical qualities required to complete the pool based Freestyle Drill Progressions.
Drill Progression Movement Flow Breaststroke
This video will introduce the swimmer to a Movement Flow sequence specific to developing the physical qualities required to complete the pool based Breaststroke Drill Progressions.
Swim Wales Drill Progression Movement Flow Breaststroke Video
Drill Progression Movement Flow Backstroke
This video will introduce the swimmer to a Movement Flow sequence specific to developing the physical qualities required to complete the pool based Backstroke Drill Progressions.
Drill Progression Movement Flow Butterfly
This video will introduce the swimmer to a Movement Flow sequence specific to developing the physical qualities required to complete the pool based Butterfly Drill Progressions.
Movement Flow Program Design
This video will introduce the coach and swimmer to some guidelines which can be used to structure the sequencing of poses and exercises into Movement Flow sessions.
Shoulder Health
These resources are designed to help athletes look after the health of their shoulders and protect against common injuries experienced by swimmers.
Shoulder Health Part 1
As some swimmers return to open water and prior to returning to the pool, shoulder health is critical after time out of the water.
Shoulder Health Part 2
As some swimmers return to open water and prior to returning to the pool, shoulder health is critical after time out of the water.
Shoulder Health Part 3
As some swimmers return to open water and prior to returning to the pool, shoulder health is critical after time out of the water.
Shoulder Health Part 4
As some swimmers return to open water and prior to returning to the pool, shoulder health is critical after time out of the water.
Shoulder Health Part 5
As some swimmers return to open water and prior to returning to the pool, shoulder health is critical after time out of the water.
Shoulder Health Part 6
As some swimmers return to open water and prior to returning to the pool, shoulder health is critical after time out of the water.
