u/AlbertaSpruceLover

A small pool recently opened in our neighborhood, and it’s within walking distance from my house. The pool is clean and new; the locker room is spacious and comfortable, and I can almost always split a lane with someone or even have a lane to myself. I’m very happy about it, especially since I live in a densely populated area where pools are usually much more crowded. However, everything comes with a caveat: this pool is only 20 yards/18meter long.

I used to swim in a 50-meter pool, which I absolutely loved. I’m a fitness swimmer and usually swim around 1,500 yards per session. I thought a 20-yard pool would be fine for fitness swimming. But after swimming there for a couple of weeks, I realized how cramped it feels. I can hardly get into a real swim.

In fact, I’ve started to resist going to the pool. It seems the psychological component cannot be ignored. Does anyone regularly swim in a short pool? Do you have any strategies for making it more enjoyable? It's so close and convenient; I really want to make use of it.

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My son is learning to swim. He can swim freestyle and backstroke, but his technique is still inefficient. I'm a fitness swimmer and usually swim about 1,500 yards per session.

The challenge is that our pool doesn't allow children under 18 to participate in lap swim sessions. They can only attend family swim, which is open swim with no designated lap lanes.

If I take my son to family swim, what activities could we do that would be enjoyable for both of us? Since swimming laps isn't really an option, I'm looking for ideas that are fun while also helping him improve his swimming skills.

btw: I dont have enough Karmar to post in r/swimming. So I post here hopefully to get some ideas.

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