Liliana Ibanez

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LESSONS: 8 VIDEOS

Lili Start Above

Silent video of Lili's start from above water.

Lili Start Under

Silent video of Lili's start from underwater.

Lili - Head Lead Monofin Dolphin

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Lili - Head Lead Monofin Annotation

A few more details about Head Lead Body Dolphin using the FINIS Foil Monofin.

FINIS - Pull Buoy

Today, we’re going to take a look at a couple of training tools—but we’re going to focus mainly on the pull buoy: how to use it and why it’s such an important part of your swim training. ------------------------- Order your Pull Buoy here and use PROMO code "goswimtv" for a discount. ------------------------- If you’re looking to improve your catch, refine your pull, and work on the finer details of your propulsion, these tools can help you stay focused and isolate your technique. First up is the Finis center-mount snorkel. This swimmer’s snorkel allows you to maintain a stable body line while focusing on your pull—without having to rotate for air. Using the snorkel lets you spend more time working on how you set up your catch and execute each stroke with precision. Now, let’s talk about the pull buoy. The pull buoy plays a key role in helping you develop a strong, balanced body line. By lifting the midsection, it removes the kick from the equation and forces you to rely more on your upper body and core stability. Here, you can see Lily demonstrating the drill. She’s holding her legs straight and still, which really emphasizes core control. Some swimmers might allow a slight flutter kick, but in this case, Lily is demanding more from her body. Her toes are pointed, legs are tight together, and her entire body line is in excellent alignment. She’s also hitting key technical elements—full extension on each stroke, proper head and eye position, and a clean early vertical forearm. All of this leads to a powerful catch and an efficient push through the water. By using the pull buoy, she’s not just working on her catch; she’s reinforcing balance, core strength, and streamlined body position—everything working together in sync. So while it’s a simple and inexpensive piece of gear, the pull buoy can be a powerful tool to help you refine your pull, improve your technique, and strengthen your core-driven body line.

FINIS - Manta Paddles

In this video, we’re going to focus on the Manta paddles. ----------------------- Personally, my favorite paddles. Get them here from FINIS and use promo code "goswimtv" for a discount. ----------------------- If you’re looking for a larger-sized paddle that’s easier on the shoulders than traditional bulky paddles, the Manta is a perfect option. Its size helps promote a long, forward extension, since it’s more difficult to move side-to-side. That makes it excellent for teaching and reinforcing a straight path through the stroke. Here, we see Lily demonstrating. As her hand enters the water with the Manta paddle, you’ll notice how it moves straight forward, setting up an ideal extension. From the catch to the finish, her stroke path stays pretty linear—something that’s harder to achieve with larger, flatter paddles. One of the standout features of the Manta paddle is its curved edge. Unlike flat paddles, the slight curve helps guide the hand downward into the water naturally—encouraging an early vertical forearm without requiring too much force. That guidance into the catch position allows swimmers to achieve a high-elbow catch earlier in the stroke—again, with less strain on the shoulder. As Lily continues her stroke, you can see how the paddle subtly pitches her hand downward during extension. It’s not an aggressive pull—it’s just enough to help position the arm effectively, without “ripping” the hand into place. This gentler angle reduces shoulder stress compared to some other large paddles. Another big advantage? There are no straps. As you look at the paddle from above, you’ll see it’s completely strap-free. That means nothing to adjust, nothing to break, and nothing to slow you down. So from a team training perspective, they’re quick to put on, quick to take off, and you’re off the wall in no time when the coach says, “Put on your Manta paddles and let’s go.”

Pull-Buoy Mark-up

Mark-up using the GoSwim app as an annotation tool. If you were doing this for one of your swimmers, the second you ended the recording, the video would automatically be sent to them. The GoSwim app is the simplest way to share videos with your athletes. Contact us today for a demo. ------------------------- Order your Pull Buoy here and use PROMO code "goswimtv" for a discount. -------------------------

Manta Mark-up

Mark-up using the GoSwim app as an annotation tool. If you were doing this for one of your swimmers, the second you ended the recording, the video would automatically be sent to them. The GoSwim app is the simplest way to share videos with your athletes. Contact us today for a demo. ----------------------- Personally, my favorite paddles. Get them here from FINIS and use promo code "goswimtv" for a discount. -----------------------