Body Balance – Alternating Sweeping Arms helps you develop a swimming shape that is both stable and functional.

To set up the drill, use an ankle strap to secure a pull buoy between your ankles.  If you have a center-mount snorkel, this is a good time to use it.

Position your body face down, with one arm extended above your head and the other arm at your side.  When you feel horizontal and stable, switch positions with your arms.   As you do this, keep the arms straight, keep them just under the surface, and move them simultaneously.  As much as possible, maintain the position of your torso as the arms sweep through the water.  This requires that you maintain stability through the legs and torso, while performing coordinated, fluid movement with your arms.   This also requires great “feel” for the water with your hands.  To keep the body in one place, the hands must find the path of least resistance.  This prepares them to know the path of maximum power when it comes time to swim.

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Body Balance - Alternating Sweeping Arms