GoSwim GoldTurns - Learning the Underwater Dolphin - Step 3
7 commentsIn the next steps to learning the underwater dolphin, it's finally time to take it underwater.
February 2, 2010 Morning Practice - Reality Strikes
I jumped in with the Navy team for a few sets and kept up OK (they were wearing tennis shoes).
Turns - Learning the Underwater Dolphin - Step 1
There are few things in swimming that cross the lines of all strokes, but learning the underwater dolphin is certainly the most important.
Swimming Set of the Week - September 4, 2009
This may not look like a kick set, but it's a kick set.
Swimming Question of the Week - August 19, 2009
A bit of market research this week... about flutter kick.
Swimming Set of the Week - February 17, 2009
This week's swim set works your dolphin kick off the wall.
Breaststroke - Timing the Kick
A great coach recently said that the biggest problem with breaststroke is "the kick." This confirms our belief that working on when and how you initiate the kick is a much bigger concern than most people think.
Butterfly - Breakout
Young, aggressive swimmers canʼt WAIT to start racing. Because of that, as coaches and teachers, we have to instruct them the best way to begin a race.
Swimming Picture of the Week - October 14, 2008
This week's Pic is of an athlete practicing his underwater dolphin kicks.
Swimming Set of the Week - October 7, 2008
As the season ramps up, so does the yardage, intensity, workload, just about everything. While this set is fairly long, it's varied just enough to keep your interest, challenge you to swim fast, and work muscles that are often neglected.
All-Strokes - Underwater Tempo-Trainer Dolphins
In case you missed the Olympics last week, and in case you missed how swimming was sorta in the limelight, you may have also missed seeing how important underwater dolphins are to a swimmer's success. As a hint, it's the first thing we've started working on... even for us old Masters swimmers.
Swimming Set of the Week - August 19, 2008
Here's an IM set inspired by Michael, Ryan, Katie, Natalie, Kirsty, Stephanie, Laszlo, and all the other great IMers we've been watching in Beijing.
Freestyle - Phelps-Like Breakouts
Ever wish you could push off the wall like Michael Phelps? Yeah... us, too. But at least we can try to improve on what we've got, and get as "close" to the master as we can. Here's a fun drill you can incorporate into your practices to at least make you FEEL like Mike.
Swimming Picture of the Week - May 13, 2008
Like a scene from Jaws... tell us what you think is going on here.
The Pool
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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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