Jul 8 • 🎙️General discussion
Why is there a 'T' on the bottom of the pool
Caribe Nation,
Today’s Focus:
Looking for the wall… without sinking
Let’s Unpack:
Almost every new swimmer does this:
You’re swimming forward, unsure how close you are to the wall, and suddenly…
You lift your head to check.
It’s instinct. It’s normal. It feels smart.
But here’s what happens next:
- Your head lifts
- Your body position shifts
- Your legs sink
- You stop gliding...
Why?
Because your head is heavy — and lifting it breaks your balance in the water.
The Solution: Spot the 'T'
If you're in a pool with lines on the bottom, you’ll notice a letter “T” near the wall.
That “T” is your guide... it's not just for decoration.
The top of the T means: You’re about 5 feet from the wall.
So instead of lifting your head (and losing your float), you can learn to trust what the pool is already telling you.
Why This Matters:
- You maintain your balance in the water
- You keep your legs from sinking
- You stay in the zone — calm and confident
Will it take practice to trust the T? Yes.But every time you do, your body learns to glide without disruption.
And suddenly, swimming becomes less about “checking” — and more about feeling.
Final Thought:
Swimming is about building trust:
Trust in your body.
Trusting in the water
Trust in the process.
The T is an opportunity to learn trust.
Trust that it is accurate
Trust that the wall is 5 feet away
Let it do the work so you don’t have to!
You've got this.
Big love,
Coach Jeff & Coach Meredith
Caribe Swim Founders
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Why is there a 'T' on the bottom of the pool
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