GoSwim GoldQuestion of the Week - March 10, 2010
2 commentsThere are no wrong answers here, as these are opinions. Define what a drill is.
Swim Question of the Week - June 10, 2009
What process does a swimmer need to follow to make a meaningful change in his or her stroke? What's the expected timeframe for change, and is the timeframe different depending on what aspect you're trying to change, e.g., does it take longer to change something involving the head... or the body... or the arms... or the feet?
Freestyle/Backstroke - Tempo-Trainer Kick
Here's a fun drill that tests the upper limit of your flutter kick...and the lower limit of your Tempo Trainer.
Swimming Set of the Week - March 3, 2009
Here's a simple butterfly set that mixes drilling and swimming. It lets you develop your fly technique without getting exhausted.
Swimming Set of the Week - February 10, 2009
This IM set asks you to come up with drills "on the fly."
Swimming Set of the Week - January 13, 2009
If you want to add a technique day without sacrificing fitness, here's a 2000-yard practice that works.
Swimming Set of the Week - October 28, 2008
Here's a set of 10 X 200 IM that's taxing but not crushing, because it combines fins, drills, straight swimming, shifting sendoffs, and some broken swims. If you want more yardage, do the set, then 100 easy recovery, then repeat the set.
Swimming Set of the Week - September 9, 2008
Starting a new season? Here's a drill-heavy IM set to ease you back into shape.
Butterfly - 3-3-3
Butterfly 3-3-3 is a simple drill that allows you to train fly longer, and keep your rhythm in check. We asked our friend McKenzie to demonstrate the drill (one of her favorites), and show how it's helped her develop her butterfly.
Swimming Set of the Week - June 10, 2008
This week's set combines drilling and swimming. It's a great way to ease into a summer swim program, or to pull back a bit and work on technique.
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Recent Comments
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Question of the Week - March 10, 2010
by Tomás about 13 hours ago
It is the practice of an isolated swimming movement in order to enhance technique. more » -
Question of the Week - March 10, 2010
by SwimZen 1 day ago
Well to me a swimming drill is like any other drill in sports (baseball was my sport growing up and now golf). The purpose being to learn... more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by tenstars 1 day ago
Thanks for showing this drill. This is exactly how I swim. It is helpful to see it done well. more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by Tomás 1 day ago
Thanks GW. more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by GW 1 day ago
It's about what is right for the individual, not necessarily the text book answer. If you have full mobility don't bother with it but doi... more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by Tomás 1 day ago
I really don't get it...but great rotation from both swimmers. more » -
Swimming Pic of the Week - January 28, 2010
by Brian Goodell 1 day ago
It's definitely in a diving well, just beneath the diving platform. Fran looks great. It is wonderful how he has carved out his legacy in... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 5, 2010
by Barbara Hummel 2 days ago
Sure, absolutely you could do the kicks without a board... just be consistent throughout the set. Personally (and talking breaststr... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 5, 2010
by GW 2 days ago
I like this one, Barbara. Would you ever do it without a kick board. My swimmers had a kick set yesterday and thought I'd gone soft becau... more » -
15,500 yard practice...
by Donal 2 days ago
Thanks, realised that my post above made me sound like a d1ck though. I wasn't saying I was better than Glen. I'd wish to be half as good... more »
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