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12 commentsFirst, I have to apologize that I don't have a new drill this week. However...
Freestyle - Single-Arm Sighting
Here's a quick drill to help learn good sighting techniques for open-water and triathlon swimming.
Freestyle - Single-Arm Breath
When working with great swimmers, it's always interesting to see what specific things they do that we can all learn from. Working with Fran Crippen showed us a great breathing drill mixed into an old standard.
Swimming Pic of the Week - January 7, 2010
From a recent shoot in Florida, what can you see that's happening from this picture?
Freestyle - Shoulder Breath
If it weren't for the breath... that darn need for air... just about anyone could learn to swim a beautiful freestyle. This drill, which asks you to connect the shoulder to the breath, can help you establish better rhythm and timing.
Swimming Set of the Week - May 15, 2009
This week's set of the week helps you work on many elements of breaststroke: breath control, narrow kick, body undulation, and high elbows during the pull.
All Strokes - Blowing Bubble Rings
A couple weeks ago, I was playing around with my camera in the diving well, and blew out a couple bubble rings. I posted the short clip on Facebook only to be asked a few times... "How did you do that?" Since I'm on the road this week, I figured we could all use a little break, and I'd have some real masters demonstrate.
Swimming Pic of the Week 2 - February 10, 2009
Here's a nice shot of a breaststroker. He swam very well this past weekend, so I wanted to give him a little plug. Yeah, yeah... go Gators.
Freestyle - 6-Kick Switch
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.
Swimming Pic of the Week - January 6, 2009
An age-group freestyle swimmer. Let us know what you think.
Swimming Pic of the Week - December 16, 2008
Here's more backstroke imagery. Let us know what you think.
Swimming Set of the Week - December 2, 2008
If you practiced last week's drill (Breaststroke - Wall Pull), you should be ready for this week's breaststroke set.
Swimming Set of the Week - October 21, 2008
Here's a short kick/swim set that will get your heart rate going.
Freestyle - Breathe Early
Oxygen is the fuel of swimmers. Watch how three-time Olympian Erik Vendt gets his.
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Getting In!
by sprinter about 22 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 22 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 2 days 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 2 days 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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