Freestyle - Straighter-Leg Flutter Kick
While we've covered this many times before, it seems there's always a need to rehash that a "straight-leg" flutter kick really doesn't mean you don't bend your legs.
While we've covered this many times before, it seems there's always a need to rehash that a "straight-leg" flutter kick really doesn't mean you don't bend your legs.
Swim training has a bit of monotony built in to it, so when there's a chance to break from routine, it's good to combine some athletic moves into the fun.
Sure, we all know the FINIS Foil Monofin is great for training the underwater dolphin, but there's another great use for it as well.
The sport has changed and if you're not making moves to go with it, maybe it's time to take a serious look at soccer.
Developing the ability to sneak through the surface on a start can help you carry more speed into your swimming.
The sports world is filled with stories of people winning by 1/100th of a second, or losing by 1/100th of a second. While a race can be swum perfectly, it's not over till it's over.
Here's a fun drill if you have a chance to jump in the Endless Pool Elite, or better yet, have one for yourself.
I have to say, I'm not a fan of hypoxic training for masters swimmer, but I am a fan of learning efficiency to the point of not needing air.
Here's a quick drill we use with our age-group swimmers to teach a more stable body dolphin.
Most coaches have way too many stopwatches sitting around, probably quite a few of them not functioning either.
One of the oldest goggle designs is still one of the best. Swedish goggles, or Swedes are simple, inexpensive, and last a very long time. While not for everyone, if they fit your face, they're some of the best goggles on the market.
The pull buoy is rarely used to teach the ownership of balance, but by using it to shift the balance point of the body, a swimmer can learn more about adjusting their stroke.
The angle at which you leave the wall on backstroke can help you enter the water faster, and ready for your underwater dolphins.
We are a group of swimmers who swim really fast, and like to help others learn how to reach their competitive potential in the area of professional swimming.