How do I get faster swimming?

Question

I play water polo but I am a goalie (so basically I don't swim that much). For water polo zones (2 weeks eek!) I need to be able to swim 15 100's in 1:20. What are some drills or tips on how to be faster. Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi :)

You could get a shark to chase you!! LOLOL

sorry....I couldn't resist....

Answer 2

You just have to train. That's all there is to it. If you're motivated, you can pull it off. If not, it's going to be more difficult. Just train alot, at least an hour a day, five days a week. You can get down to your goal if you work hard. Good luck.

Answer 3

practice, practice, practice! =]

Answer 4

No! dont shave ur body hair, thats just a myth and its a stupid 1!!!. just work on ur legs so they can kick faster and harder. and when u dive 2 start, stay under water as long as u can and do the dolphin kick, this gets u further across the pool faster

Answer 5

swim 30 100s in 1:30

You'll get faster, then move it down to 1:25

It will be tough though

Answer 6

Practice swimming the 15 100's. Remember to drink lots of water and stretch to avoid getting cramps. Also avoid carbonated beverages they slow you down and dehydrate you. Don't worry with practice you can can do it.

Answer 7

You can go to the gym and do some squats

Answer 8

Pace your self. Do a 100 take a 10 sec. break. Do about 5 of those. Then gradually build up to 15. That would be HARD! 15 100's in a 1:20. Thats how I learned. You dont get wore out so fast.

Answer 9

Grow fins and gills!!!

Answer 10

practice what they need you to do but also make sure you do the right stuff out of the pool and get prepared mentally and physically..make sure form is perfect

Answer 11

shave your body hair

Answer 12

just keep practicing. theres nothing else you can do. just work on your endurance...push yourself harder than you normally would. practice swimming 100's. and cut your time down in each set. i also used to swim with someone a little faster than me. the competition made me work harder.

Answer 13

I used to be on the swim team and in order to go fast you must practice. do laps and time yourself then try to beat your time

Answer 14

practice and swim your laps! work on breathing and technique then the rest will be easy. good luck!!

Answer 15

practice