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