GoSwim GoldSwimming Set of the Week - May 10, 2013
0 commentsThis week's set integrates drilling and swimming...freestyle and backstroke.
Swimming Set of the Week - February 22, 2013
Short set in each stroke this week, with the FINIS Tempo Trainer as the Toy of the Week.
Drill of the Week - Backstroke Start Drill
The angle at which you leave the wall on backstroke can help you enter the water faster, and ready for your underwater dolphins.
Swimming Pic of the Week - Backstroke Start
To go along with this week's drill, how you plant your feet against the wall for a backstroke start is key.
Backstroke - The Wave
Most swimmers are familiar with the classic Spin Drill for building hand speed during the entry and catch in backstroke. This week's drill is designed to build hand speed as the hands EXIT the water on backstroke.
Main Set Monday - Backstroke
Working on backstroke, and referencing video from Olympic Champion Jeff Rouse.
Main Set Wednesday - Backstroke Day
Even an old breaststroker has to give in to the demands for backstroke every once in a while.
Swimming Pic of the Week - Back Kick Drill
Here's a pic from a recent shoot with some great masters swimmers.
Swimming Set of the Week - October 26, 2012
If you're not swimming FAST at practice, you should be THINKING at practice. This week's set is a thinking set, requiring focus and core control.
Swimming Set of the Week - September 28, 2012
This week's set is a thinking type of set, working on fast hand exit for backstroke and getting some length into your freestyle.
Pic of the Week - Swimmer's Poem
I've used this picture before, one of my favorites of Robert Margalis. It just seemed a fitting accompaniment to the poem written by one of our swimmers.
Pic of the Week - Backstroke Bubbles
Here's a great little shot of one of the drills from our Backstroke Basics with Steve Haufler video.
Swimming Pic of the Week - Backstroke Recovery
Twelve new lessons already uploaded in the Backstroke Basics Steve Haufler video, here's a new pic from one of them.
Backstroke Basics with Steve Haufler
Steve Haufler is widely recognized as one of the best stroke teachers in the world. In GO SWIM BACKSTROKE BASICS, Steve shares his secrets for teaching an efficient and fast backstroke to swimmers of all ages and abilities.
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Swimming Set of the Week - May 24, 2013
by Reemi Wentzel about 12 hours ago
Very attractive set, keeps my mind off how long I swim. more » -
Signatures of Push Offs
by GW about 18 hours ago
had exactly that conversation with my youngest age groupers this morning. Only Perfect Practice (or as near as you can manage) makes perf... more » -
Signatures of Push Offs
by Steve Haufler 1 day ago
Glenn, this is fantastic material. I am having all my swimmers, masters and age-group, view this today. I love the statement, "the s... more » -
Freestyle - Straighter-Leg Flutter Kick
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Freestyle - Straighter-Leg Flutter Kick
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Online - Scott Tucker Straight-Arm Freestyle
by Glenn Mills 5 days ago
The swimmers with the longer arms who are physically strong enough can also go faster with ths. All techniques will be dependent on many... more » -
Online - Scott Tucker Straight-Arm Freestyle
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It takes extra energy out of swimmers who have longer arms. Those who are not physically strong enough would easily get exhausted. more » -
All Strokes - Change-of-Direction Relays
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