[Mullins]

Haven't tried that - might do a static warmup with a suit and try what pete/laminar suggested; fewer, longer dynamics, given that I'm training to do one max swim rather than for spearfishing (which can take care of itself as far as I'm concerned). Then maybe an easier technique session later in the week (given that my technique is far from perfect).

Ricochet: I have always had the same problem - I get to a certain distance, train for a while until it becomes easy, but still have difficulty making another turn. I just get comfortable I guess, and don't like the idea of another whole length ahead of me (not that I'd necessarily have to do the whole length, but it generally turns out that way).

Speed is a funny one - I guess the best way to find out what works best is to do max dynamics at various speeds and see what gets you furthest. Easier said than done though, given that you might have to train for a while at a certain speed to do it justice in the test. And then there is the kick and glide a la Ant Williams, which has never seemed to work for me.