GoSwim GoldFreestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
4 commentsBent-arm extension is meant for swimmers who have reached a point in their life where the shoulders simply aren't as flexible as they used to be, and who find it difficult to reach full extension in freestyle..
Freestyle - Hand Entry - Sub for Pic of the Week
One of the first requests we received on the iPhone app, was to discuss, or illustrate, how the hand should enter the water on freestyle.
Freestyle - Single-Arm Sighting
Here's a quick drill to help learn good sighting techniques for open-water and triathlon swimming.
Turns - Learning the Underwater Dolphin - Step 4
Continuing our series in learning the underwater dolphin, it's time to make things dynamic.
Turns - Learning the Underwater Dolphin - Step 3
In the next steps to learning the underwater dolphin, it's finally time to take it underwater.
Turns - Learning the Underwater Dolphin - Step 2
Here's Step 2 in our simple progression for learning the underwater dolphin.
Turns - Learning the Underwater Dolphin - Step 1
There are few things in swimming that cross the lines of all strokes, but learning the underwater dolphin is certainly the most important.
Freestyle - Single-Arm Breath
When working with great swimmers, it's always interesting to see what specific things they do that we can all learn from. Working with Fran Crippen showed us a great breathing drill mixed into an old standard.
Freestyle - Single Paddle
Do you limp when you swim freestyle? Do you lean too much to one side or the other because you breathe to only one side? While these things are easy to correct for a short period of time, a permanent fix requires greater focus over a longer period of time. Here's a quick way to experience what a proper, balanced freestyle pull should feel like.
Freestyle - Catch-Up Catch
Talk about a quick drill, here's one. This drill can be done during a kick set, or as a stand-alone drill.
Freestyle - Shoulder Breath
If it weren't for the breath... that darn need for air... just about anyone could learn to swim a beautiful freestyle. This drill, which asks you to connect the shoulder to the breath, can help you establish better rhythm and timing.
Freestyle - Above-Speed Catch
Moving fast through the water requires a couple things: a great catch and a high-speed turnover. Sometimes, the harder you try, the less return you get on the water. By using tools, this becomes easier to feel.
Freestyle - Shoulder Catch
Developing an early catch in freestyle is extremely important for all swimmers, but it's just not easy for all swimmers.
Backstroke - Single Arm (Rouse-Style Execution)
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Freestyle - Flutter Kick X!
While this drill can be used with all kicks, the stability of flutter kick makes it the most effective for this particular exercise.
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Getting In!
by sprinter about 14 hours ago
Haha, GW, I also see all this tactics in the squad. It is very typical for young swimmers. :) My coach gives those swimmers nasty kick/ p... more » -
Getting In!
by sprinter about 14 hours ago
I am more the standing-"forever"-on-deck-type. I look around how the others swim and if there is any sign of uncomfortableness,... more » -
Breaststroke - Band Kick
by jhravatic 1 day ago
I have used a band with a 12 yr girl I have been coaching. It has kept her legs moving backwards and also has helped in finishing her kic... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
by camy 1 day ago
At first sight, I thought Barbara had just copy/pasted without changing a word, only adding a break. Then I saw SCY : that's THE differen... more » -
Backstroke - "Wave" Recovery
by camy 1 day ago
Should the recovering hand get out of water thumb or pinkie first ? I'd like to know what is generally teached, what great swimmers do, w... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
by steve 1 day ago
What's the difference in conditioning when compared to 100's on twice the interval (same net distance and rest)? I ask because I always ... more » -
Getting In!
by Al Kubeluis 1 day ago
Head/brain loses more heat more quickly than any other body organ. Cap is great for initial plunge and warmup. Doing a long race (>200... more » -
Getting In!
by Charlotte Reisch 2 days ago
As I like the cold water it is any which way getting in and enjoying it. Apologies to all who like warm water. :} more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
by Tomás 2 days ago
No wonder you don't think you can't make it. I am going to try it tomorrow Barbara and I'll let you know. more » -
Bubble Bottle Cap
by Glenn Mills 2 days ago
Alright... there's more... check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuVgXJ55G6Y more »
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