WHAT DOES WORK TO HELP INCREASE SPRINT SPEED?
Some physiologists have speculated, that based on observation and the application of the principals of the science of Exercise Physiology, that high intensity speed work, along with some in the water resistance training with swim benches, power racks, stretch cords and paddles, develops the strength necessary to swim at maximum speed in the relatively short sprints that are part of the game of water polo. To test their theories and observations, studies were performed of all of these resistance-training techniques. The conclusions, after years of study, found that only high intensity speed work and tethered-swimming, in which the swimmer actually swam in the water while attached to a resistance cord or power rack, achieved any significant improvements in speed or endurance. Swim bench training was not found to be effective, because it did not exactly duplicate the swim stroke in the water (no shoulder roll or stabilizing kick), and hand paddles caused injuries to the shoulders. CAN WE
