I had a buddy that was attending the PJ pipeline. He could run 1.5 miles in 8:50 mins. He could max the push ups, pull ups, and sit ups. He was the fittest guy I knew. But he dropped from the pipeline. The insane amount of reps for the “crossover” portion of the water confidence got to him.
I’m aiming to begin this pipeline within the next 8 months. I (similar to your friend) can run a 1.5 in 8:50 min… but I’m from a desert state and never had much swim experience beside small creeks. Any tips, preparation, or general advice you could share that this videos doesn’t cover (especially with PJ experience) PLEASE let me know!
@@ephraimnavarro2443in the PJ pipeline right now. Also went in with very little water experience. Find any body of water you can fit inside of and just practice holding your breath and staying calm and composed under the water. That’s the #1 thing that will help you imo. Push past the feeling of needing to breathe. Always remember to have someone watching you who’s capable of getting you out of the water.
I could not swim . Started going to indoor base gym and started with floating in 4 ft side and slowy moved into deeper water. Eventually asking strangers and a navy seal technique video I was combat swimming across pool. I eventually was not scared and got to diving in deepest 14 feet end to bottom. Because during Green Beret pre selection they ask us to dive down and take a brick weight and tread water with brick above. Head long as we could
I thought I was a solid swimmer. However, after "water week" in OSUT, I realized just how garbage I was. This dawned on me while I drowned for 5 minutes straight for the treading portion of the test
The swims were everything. If you want to pass assessment and selection become phenomenal at OCP underwaters. Perfect buddy-breathing. You must use the egg-beater kick and the frog-kick. Nail these and you will be in strong shape to pass. Strong. Legs. WIN.
Im a pretty good swimmer and am not afraid at all to be out of breath underwater I even like it. And I run once a week (or at least try to it’s busy and I’m a teenager with school and stuff) and I wanted to start swimming as well I think I will do smth like this and use your guide I’m not sure if I wanna join the military but it is a big chance I do so why not train like it already. Thanks man
I'm having trouble sinking and staying down even after releasing air. I can dive all the way down to the bottom of a 20ft pool no problem but I just float up even when I'm trying to stay underwater. Any tips?
@SOFPrepCoach what’s your thoughts on deependfitness? two marsoc owners and they are growing. And thanks for this video I really need to get better at swimming.🤙🏽
How many miles a week should we be running before adding swimming in our program? Should we have a little bit of an aerobic base before we add swimming on top of the other stuff we do(lifting, sometimes rucking, calisthenics, running) or we can add swimming in our program off the jump?
Wdym? He has titled videos like "How to Improve Rucking (SF, SEAL, PJ, MARSOC)". He acknowledged that his videos will work for marsoc candidates within the tiles and descriptions of some videos. This swimming video, rucking videos & weightlifting videos can all apply to MARSOC, it's not much different.
Are you doing the egg beater kick? There are links to specific technique videos I like here - sofprepcoach.com/9-steps-to-master-swimming-and-water-confidence/
It's messed up but my swim coach used to say, "If a dead body can float,so can you". The secret is to get relaxed. Eggbeater is one way of treading water but if you watch aquatic mammals like seals they don't do that. They do slow back and forth fin flips when they're vertical. Do the same with your feet while keeping your arms bent "chicken wing style" but relaxed. You should automatically just bob like a seal. Stay relaxed and your body's natural buoyancy will keep you afloat.
No one should have to die in training to become a SOF Operator. There's no excuse for it. Trainees don't have to get shot in traing, so why do they have to be almost drowned?
I had a buddy that was attending the PJ pipeline. He could run 1.5 miles in 8:50 mins. He could max the push ups, pull ups, and sit ups. He was the fittest guy I knew. But he dropped from the pipeline. The insane amount of reps for the “crossover” portion of the water confidence got to him.
I’m aiming to begin this pipeline within the next 8 months. I (similar to your friend) can run a 1.5 in 8:50 min… but I’m from a desert state and never had much swim experience beside small creeks. Any tips, preparation, or general advice you could share that this videos doesn’t cover (especially with PJ experience) PLEASE let me know!
@@ephraimnavarro2443in the PJ pipeline right now. Also went in with very little water experience. Find any body of water you can fit inside of and just practice holding your breath and staying calm and composed under the water. That’s the #1 thing that will help you imo. Push past the feeling of needing to breathe. Always remember to have someone watching you who’s capable of getting you out of the water.
I could not swim . Started going to indoor base gym and started with floating in 4 ft side and slowy moved into deeper water. Eventually asking strangers and a navy seal technique video I was combat swimming across pool. I eventually was not scared and got to diving in deepest 14 feet end to bottom. Because during Green Beret pre selection they ask us to dive down and take a brick weight and tread water with brick above. Head long as we could
I have similar stats what should I do to prep for the intense swims? Genuine question I want to be a PJ more than anything.
I thought I was a solid swimmer. However, after "water week" in OSUT, I realized just how garbage I was. This dawned on me while I drowned for 5 minutes straight for the treading portion of the test
I’m at oust right now an comfortable in water what they do to you ?
@@JenZeee-d9i just remember dog, it'll end lol
@@JenZeee-d9ias you have found out it’s not that bad, for the future though keep hydrating and taking care of your body.
@@JenZeee-d9iyou do cwst look it up
At least you know how to swim. You not as useless as me.
The swims were everything. If you want to pass assessment and selection become phenomenal at OCP underwaters. Perfect buddy-breathing. You must use the egg-beater kick and the frog-kick. Nail these and you will be in strong shape to pass. Strong. Legs. WIN.
Swin technique is very important
great video getting ready for dive school
Im a pretty good swimmer and am not afraid at all to be out of breath underwater I even like it. And I run once a week (or at least try to it’s busy and I’m a teenager with school and stuff) and I wanted to start swimming as well I think I will do smth like this and use your guide I’m not sure if I wanna join the military but it is a big chance I do so why not train like it already. Thanks man
Had my IFT/DEV today, and oh boy, I need to work on swimming, holy smokes.
THIS IS WHAT I BEEN WAITING FOR 😯😯
Really helpful, great information.
...as for 20 years ago...
People were really...difficult.
But...
You could see the future coming.
thank you for making this video and the information in the description
I'm having trouble sinking and staying down even after releasing air. I can dive all the way down to the bottom of a 20ft pool no problem but I just float up even when I'm trying to stay underwater. Any tips?
Spectacular video
Thank you coach
@SOFPrepCoach what’s your thoughts on deependfitness? two marsoc owners and they are growing. And thanks for this video I really need to get better at swimming.🤙🏽
How many miles a week should we be running before adding swimming in our program? Should we have a little bit of an aerobic base before we add swimming on top of the other stuff we do(lifting, sometimes rucking, calisthenics, running) or we can add swimming in our program off the jump?
No, start swimming ASAP. The longer you wait the longer it will be before you learn the technique and are proficient
@@SOFPrepCoachthank you 🙏
@@joem5841thank you for your input!
Great
This is verryyy good thanks alot !!
what is good techniques to practice not getting water down your nose while working with water in your mask?
Which of these is the best bang for buck in terms of water confidence? (As a person that is not comfortable underwater at all)
Learn the technique
Easy for water polo players
Just curious why you never tailor any videos to marsoc
Wdym? He has titled videos like "How to Improve Rucking (SF, SEAL, PJ, MARSOC)". He acknowledged that his videos will work for marsoc candidates within the tiles and descriptions of some videos. This swimming video, rucking videos & weightlifting videos can all apply to MARSOC, it's not much different.
The principles in these videos are universal to all branches. Let me know if there’s something marsoc specific which you would like to see though
Big ole sign on the wall that says no life guard on duty.. oops. Im getting better though!
I can’t tread water no matter what. So the idea of treading with weight is horrifying. All the other stuff isn’t necessarily easy but doable
Are you doing the egg beater kick?
There are links to specific technique videos I like here - sofprepcoach.com/9-steps-to-master-swimming-and-water-confidence/
@@SOFPrepCoach yes I struggle with that. Just have to get more comfortable i guess
It's messed up but my swim coach used to say, "If a dead body can float,so can you". The secret is to get relaxed.
Eggbeater is one way of treading water but if you watch aquatic mammals like seals they don't do that. They do slow back and forth fin flips when they're vertical. Do the same with your feet while keeping your arms bent "chicken wing style" but relaxed. You should automatically just bob like a seal.
Stay relaxed and your body's natural buoyancy will keep you afloat.
What's your body fat percentage? If you BF% is too low, you'll struggle with staying above water. Best to have at least 12%.
@@thijs5931 oh I’m fairly fat. Probably 20%
No one should have to die in training to become a SOF Operator. There's no excuse for it. Trainees don't have to get shot in traing, so why do they have to be almost drowned?