Sculling on your stomach, feet first, with arms moving in unison is not easy, but it’s one of the best ways to learn one of the secrets of great swimming:  staying stable through your legs and core while you perform fluid, swim-like movements with your hands and arms.

Kristian makes it look easy to stay balanced and horizontal, but you may need a pull buoy as you do this exercise.  Nose clips might also help.   Establish a stable bodyline while floating on your stomach, with arms above your head and toes pointed.  While maintaining your bodyline, start sculling with the hands.  The hands should work in unison.   Adjust the pitch of your hands to achieve smooth, steady, continuous propulsion. 

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Feet-First Scull on Your Stomach, Arms in Unison