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Turns - Learning the Underwater Dolphin - Step 1

By Glenn Mills to Starts & Turns | Jan 26, 2010 09:50AM | 25 comments 25 comments

There are few things in swimming that cross the lines of all strokes, but learning the underwater dolphin is certainly the most important.


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Swimming Pic of the Week - April 16, 2009

By Glenn Mills to Pic of the Week | Apr 16, 2009 07:10AM | 10 comments 10 comments

Tell us what this freestyle image means to you.


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Backstroke - Aggressive Wave

By Glenn Mills to Backstroke | Mar 24, 2009 08:00AM | 26 comments 26 comments

The Aggressive Wave Backstroke Drill uses exaggeration to teach correct hand position, head position, shoulder roll, hip rotation, recovery momentum, continuous kick, stroke synergy and position in the water.


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Swimming Pic of the Week - March 10, 2009

By Glenn Mills to Pic of the Week | Mar 10, 2009 10:59AM | 10 comments 10 comments

What a great week we had on the road. Here's a quick sample of what we were working on. Tell us what you think of this great backstroke swimmer.


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Breaststroke - Shark-Fin Kick

By Glenn Mills to Breaststroke | Jan 20, 2009 08:00AM | 0 comments 0 comments

So you've been working on a nice, undulating breaststroke... getting your body to ride up and down and flow through the water. Now along comes a drill that looks like a throwback to the days of waterbug, flat breaststroke.


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Freestyle - 6-Kick Switch

By Glenn Mills to Freestyle | Jan 06, 2009 08:58AM | 13 comments 13 comments

Consistent, quick kicking, combined with a stable body roll, helps you move everything forward when you're swimming freestyle. This drill gives you enough time to work on both.


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Breaststroke - Streamlined Push

By Glenn Mills to Breaststroke | Jun 24, 2008 10:06AM | 20 comments 20 comments

Truth be told, there really isn't a simpler drill in existence, yet there also isn't a drill that carries more importance in all of swimming.


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Breaststroke - Butt Head

By Glenn Mills to Breaststroke | Jun 17, 2008 07:10AM | 3 comments 3 comments

To celebrate the birthday of my son and daughter, plus Father's Day, I put together this drill with my daughter. While it's an old and standard drill, we gave it a more youthful and edgy name to encourage the kids to think about technique as FUN.


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Swimming Picture of the Week - May 20, 2008

By Glenn Mills to Pic of the Week | May 20, 2008 06:42AM | 12 comments 12 comments

Tell us what you think of the backstroke demonstrated by this young swimmer.


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Freestyle - Balanced Swim/Kick

By Glenn Mills to Freestyle | Apr 25, 2008 08:00AM | 3 comments 3 comments

The swimming focus point "Send It Forward" is usually associated with Dave Denniston and fast breaststroke. But it also applies to freestyle.


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Swimming Pic of the Week - April 25, 2008

By Glenn Mills to Pic of the Week | Apr 25, 2008 07:59AM | 14 comments 14 comments

Here's a pic from a recent video shoot. What's it mean to you?


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Freestyle - 5-Count Switch

By Glenn Mills to Freestyle | Apr 18, 2008 08:00AM | 3 comments 3 comments

Staying in balance in freestyle is one of the best ways to maintain speed. Figuring out how to control your bodyline to OBTAIN that balance, especially when you're completing your pull, is one of the fine points of freestyle.


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Swimming Pic of the Week - April 18, 2008

By Glenn Mills to Pic of the Week | Apr 18, 2008 07:59AM | 8 comments 8 comments

Tell us what this means to you, and remember... this a still picture. She was moving through her stroke.


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Backstroke - Double Arm

By Glenn Mills to Backstroke | Apr 11, 2008 07:00AM | 2 comments 2 comments

Do you over-reach on your backstroke? Having a hard time keeping your hips up? Wondering how your hands should exit to initiate the recovery? Want to get the feeling of where you start your pull? Want to get a bonus effect of practicing your breaststroke underwater pull? This drill is for YOU!


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Breaststroke - 3-2-1 STRETCH

By Glenn Mills to Breaststroke | Dec 07, 2007 08:26AM | 0 comments 0 comments

Getting the most out of every stroke is essential in breaststroke, whether you're 12 or 52. When you think of "getting the most" out of each stroke, you have to think of a few key things: Where are you reaching; your profile in the water; and how much payback you're getting from each pull and kick.



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  • Dsc02370 Getting In!
    by sprinter about 6 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 »
  • Dsc02370 Getting In!
    by sprinter about 6 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 »
  • User_avatar Breaststroke - Band Kick
    by jhravatic about 19 hours 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 »
  • User_avatar Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
    by camy about 21 hours 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 »
  • User_avatar 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 »
  • Avit 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 »
  • Photo_on_2010-02-14_at_09 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 »
  • User_avatar Getting In!
    by Charlotte Reisch 1 day 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 »
  • Imagen_228 Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
    by Tomás 1 day 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 »
  • Gmgspro Bubble Bottle Cap
    by Glenn Mills 1 day ago

    Alright... there's more... check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuVgXJ55G6Y more »

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