GoSwim GoldSwimming Pics of the Week - February 25, 2010
3 commentsHere's a quick series of shots showing a breathing pattern for backstroke.
Backstroke - Single Arm (Rouse-Style Execution)
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Swim Question of the Week - October 14, 2009
With the last few weeks of freestyle technique variation, tell us how open you are to trying new techniques, no matter how "wrong" or "silly" they seem when you first see them.
Backstroke - 4 Back 3 Free Catch
Why are freestyle and backstroke pulls so different? Since working with Aaron Peirsol, we've learned to think about the backstroke pull as being similar to a freestyle pull on the back. Here's a quick way to put that into play.
Go Swim the 7 Competitive Turns with Steve Haufler
Steve Haufler is recognized as one of the best stroke-and-turn instructors in the world. In GO SWIM THE 7 COMPETITIVE TURNS, Steve shares his secrets for teaching the turns that every swimmer must know: flip turns, open turns, and IM transition turns.
Swim Pic of the Week - September 3, 2009
Tell us what you think is happening in this picture, which was borrowed from a new DVD to be announced at the ASCA Conference next week.
ROME: Aaron Peirsol Takes Gold and Takes Down His Own WR in the 200 Back
ROME: Minutes ago, Aaron Peirsol became the first swimmer to go under 1:52 in the 200 back... at the 13th FINA World Championships.
Congrats to Aaron Peirsol!
Congratulations to Aaron Peirsol, who smashed two world records last week and earned the chance to compete in two individual events at the FINA World Championships in Rome.
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.
Backstroke - Underwater Dolphin - Size
To honor our newly released DVD, Go Swim Backstroke with Margaret Hoelzer, we're going to focus on the underwater dolphin in backstroke. This is a quick look at something Margaret discusses on her DVD... what size should your dolphin kick be?
Go Swim Backstroke with Margaret Hoelzer
In GO SWIM BACKSTROKE WITH MARGARET HOELZER, Olympic Medalist and American record holder Margaret Hoelzer shares the key focus points that she uses to develop her awesome backstroke technique.
Sports Science Topic - March 30, 2009
I often hear coaches say that backstroke is freestyle upside down. They're both long-axis strokes, seem to use the same leveraging actions, so they should be in the same family. So can you apply to backstroke the same basic principles that you use with freestyle?
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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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