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PRACTICE ETIQUETTE
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- Swim in the appropriate speed lane; when in doubt, consult with the coach.
- Learn the names of other swimmers in your lane; introduce yourself if necessary.
- Never change the practice content without permission from the coach.
- If the coach permits a modification of practice content, confer with your lane-mates before the change.
- Learn to read the pace clock consistently and accurately.
- Know the interval, stay on it, and help others stay on it.
- Never change the interval without permission from the coach.
- If the coach permits a change of interval, confer with your lane-mates before the change.
- Count lengths, and stop at the appropriate number.
- Count repeats, and stop at the appropriate number.
- Know your times.
- Swim in the proper order, fastest to slowest.
- Take no longer than 30 seconds to negotiate proper order.
- Change order when needed; avoid swimming on the feet of others.
- Change lanes—faster or slower—when needed.
- Give the slowest swimmer in the lane appropriate rest.
- Leave at 5 seconds apart (10 seconds apart when feasible) unless the coach specifies otherwise.
- Swim on the right side of the lane.
- Turn in the middle of the lane.
- Finish swims at the wall, then move to the left to allow others to finish.
- Be aware of the positions of others in your lane.
- When you are about to be passed, stop at the wall and let others pass.
- Never push off right in front of a turning swimmer who is faster.
- Be aware of your oral hygiene, and never breathe on others at the wall.
- Speak and act positively; never whine or make negative comments.
- Treat your teammates as the treasures that they are.
- Treat your coach as the deity that he or she is.
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