Since the new Covid restrictions have taken place in BC, everyone at synchro practice has to wear a mask while on land. This means that the athletes have to wear a mask while doing flexibility training, making it more difficult for them to self-regulate. As a coach this has challenged me to find a balance between pushing the athletes to become more flexible and playing it safe while wearing masks. I have had to adapt my drills to exclude dynamic drills, like kicking, that increase heart rate. Instead I have focused on more static drills, like split holds, which are easier to accomplish while wearing a mask. I hope that I will be able to find some new drills to include that challenge the athletes while ensuring that they are being safe.

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