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ASCA Race Strategy & Competition Preparation Flashcards

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  1. What is 'psych sheet analysis' and why do coaches use it before a competition?

    Answer: A review of competitors' entry times to develop race strategy and set realistic goals

    Psych sheet analysis involves reviewing the entry times of all competitors so coaches can help swimmers set realistic splits, identify threats, and develop an appropriate tactical race plan.

  2. Which recovery strategy is MOST beneficial between prelims and finals at a two-session meet?

    Answer: Light active recovery swimming, nutrition replenishment, and short rest

    Between-session recovery should include light flushing swims to remove lactate, carbohydrate/protein intake for glycogen replenishment, and 1–2 hours of rest rather than full sleep or hard training.

  3. What role does 'race modeling' play in ASCA coaching methodology?

    Answer: It is training swims at target race pace to teach the body and mind to execute the planned race strategy

    Race modeling means replicating exact race conditions in practice — target splits, pace, effort level — so the swimmer's body is physiologically and mentally rehearsed for competition demands.

  4. When should a coach deliver detailed technical corrections to a swimmer competing at a championship meet?

    Answer: Only after the meet is over or during warm-up for a non-priority event

    Major technical changes require training time to integrate; at championship meets, coaches should reinforce established cues and save detailed corrections for post-meet training cycles.

  5. In a 200m individual medley (IM), which stroke order is swum according to FINA rules?

    Answer: Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle

    The 200 IM and 400 IM are always swum in the order: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, as mandated by World Aquatics (FINA) competition rules.

  6. What is the ASCA-recommended approach when a swimmer underperforms at a major competition despite being in peak physical condition?

    Answer: Evaluate psychological readiness, race-day routine, and warm-up protocol, then adjust the preparation plan

    When physical readiness is confirmed but performance lags, coaches should systematically review mental preparation, warm-up quality, and pre-competition routines to identify and correct the gap.