GoSwim GoldFreestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
4 commentsBent-arm extension is meant for swimmers who have reached a point in their life where the shoulders simply aren't as flexible as they used to be, and who find it difficult to reach full extension in freestyle..
Freestyle - Hand Entry - Sub for Pic of the Week
One of the first requests we received on the iPhone app, was to discuss, or illustrate, how the hand should enter the water on freestyle.
Swimming Pic of the Week - February 11, 2010
Let us know what strikes you the most from this freestyle image.
Interview with Tri Swim Coach, Kevin Koskella
Seems like the week of interviews for Go Swim. This one you can listen to.
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 14, 2010
We had an opportunity to spend a bit more time with Fran Crippen. I couldn't resist posting this pic immediately.
Freestyle - Single Paddle
Do you limp when you swim freestyle? Do you lean too much to one side or the other because you breathe to only one side? While these things are easy to correct for a short period of time, a permanent fix requires greater focus over a longer period of time. Here's a quick way to experience what a proper, balanced freestyle pull should feel like.
Swimming Pic of the Week - December 31, 2009
We know we should have done something extra special for the last Pic of 2009...
Freestyle - Catch-Up Catch
Talk about a quick drill, here's one. This drill can be done during a kick set, or as a stand-alone drill.
Swim Picture of the Week - December 24, 2009
Nearing the end of the year, this is just a reminder to keep reaching!
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.
Freestyle - Above-Speed Catch
Moving fast through the water requires a couple things: a great catch and a high-speed turnover. Sometimes, the harder you try, the less return you get on the water. By using tools, this becomes easier to feel.
Freestyle - Shoulder Catch
Developing an early catch in freestyle is extremely important for all swimmers, but it's just not easy for all swimmers.
Swim Question of the Week - November 18, 2009
What type of kick do you use on freestyle? 2-3-4 or 6 beat kick?
Freestyle - Ultra-Fast Turns
The concept of "working your turns" is something all swimmers know about, but few swimmers take seriously. Maybe they think they don't have time, or are too tired to create QUICK and FAST walls. Here's a drill that will help. For the younger swimmers especially, this proves to be a good drill, and fun.
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Swimming Pic of the Week - March 11, 2010
by Big K 19 minutes ago
I wish I had ankles that were that flexible :( more » -
Swimming Pic of the Week - March 11, 2010
by Tomás about 8 hours ago
Aja Juliette...so you think those are small feet!!! By the way I saw your butterfly swimming and let me congratulate you...really NICE. I... more » -
Swimming Pic of the Week - March 11, 2010
by Juliette about 10 hours ago
small feet!!!!!......but very strealined indeed..... more » -
Question of the Week - March 10, 2010
by Tomás about 24 hours ago
It is the practice of an isolated swimming movement in order to enhance technique. more » -
Question of the Week - March 10, 2010
by SwimZen 1 day ago
Well to me a swimming drill is like any other drill in sports (baseball was my sport growing up and now golf). The purpose being to learn... more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by tenstars 1 day ago
Thanks for showing this drill. This is exactly how I swim. It is helpful to see it done well. more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by Tomás 1 day ago
Thanks GW. more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by GW 1 day ago
It's about what is right for the individual, not necessarily the text book answer. If you have full mobility don't bother with it but doi... more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by Tomás 2 days ago
I really don't get it...but great rotation from both swimmers. more » -
Swimming Pic of the Week - January 28, 2010
by Brian Goodell 2 days ago
It's definitely in a diving well, just beneath the diving platform. Fran looks great. It is wonderful how he has carved out his legacy in... more »
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