Hand paddle

Hand paddle

A hand paddle is a "coloured plastic device that is worn on the swimmer's hands during swim practices to enhance muscle build-up or speed." [ [http://www.swimalberta.ca/parents/swim-speak-glossary-of-swimming-terms-2.htm Swim Speak - Glossary of Swimming Terms ] ] Paddles are often used with pull buoys to build up arm strength.

History

The hand paddle was invented by Benjamin Franklin in the 19th century [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3871/is_199901/ai_n8844329 Gadgets, widgets and fins: 19th century pool toys | Swimming Technique | Find Articles at BNET.com ] ] . Sometimes known as "America's first swimming coach."

Types of Paddles

Types of paddles include:
* Finger paddles - Designed to fit on your fingers and built for all strokes, (butterfly), backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle.
* Freestyle Paddles - Designed especially for swimmers swimming freestyle.
* Han's Paddles - The Original Holed Swimming Paddles.
* Speedo Original Hand Paddles - One of the first and made for most strokes.
* Sculling and Vortex paddles - To build upper body strength. [ [http://swimming.about.com/od/paddlesboardsandbuoys/Hand_Paddles_Kickboards_and_Pull_Buoys_for_Swimmers.htm Hand Paddles, Kickboards, and Pull Buoys for Swimmers ] ]

References

See also

* Pull buoy
* Swimming

External links

* [http://www.tyr.com/uploads/commerce/images/E1.jpgPicture of a hand paddle]


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