**Monday**

**Dave Denniston Drills:  Wall Kick**

Dave Denniston and Staciana (Stitts) Winfield demonstrate a drill that gives immediate and constant feedback on the efficiency of your breaststroke kick.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/183-wall-kick>

**Tuesday**

**Breast Drill:  Single-Leg Kick**

Single-leg breaststroke kick makes you acutely aware of any differences between your right leg and left leg.  It also increases quickness and coordination in the legs and feet.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1026-breaststroke-single-leg-kick>

**Wednesday**

**Breast Drill: Eggbeater Warmup**

Egg-beater kick awakens the inner shin and ankle for a better breaststroke kick.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/833-breaststroke-eggbeater-warmup>

**Thursday**

**Roque Santos: Pull-Buoy Kick**

Olympian Roque Santos demos one of the most effective drills for increasing awareness of kick size and timing.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/497-pull-buoy-kick>

**Friday**

**Felipe Lima: Narrow Kick with Band**

Olympian Felipe Lima uses the FINIS Pulling Strap to help him focus on a more narrow kick.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2663-narrow-kick-with-band-breaststroke>

**Saturday**

**Breast Drill: High Heels Kick**

Practicing Head-Lead Breaststroke Kick on both your front and back gives immediate feedback on how well you’re positioning the thighs, knees, ankles and feet – like sculling for the lower half of your body!

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1353-breaststroke-high-heels-kick>

**Sunday**

**Dave Denniston Drills: 2 Sculls and a Pull**

Here’s the week’s final exam:  a drill that combines sculling with the arms and “sculling” with the feet.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/196-2-sculls-and-a-pull>

**Breaststroke Kicking Technique Workshop**

Glenn led a swimming technique discussion focusing on breaststroke kicking exercises. He demonstrated wall exercises to teach proper heel recovery rather than knee recovery, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a straight line from shoulders to feet while preventing kicking the wall. Glenn explained how to progress from vertical wall kicks to horizontal position kicks, stressing the importance of maintaining movement and connection with the water rather than static kicking. He noted that while Staciana had good hip flexibility, most swimmers would be more flat against the wall, and discussed how to adjust technique based on individual body types and flexibility.

**Breaststroke Kicking Techniques**

Glenn discussed breaststroke technique, focusing on the importance of kicking forward rather than upward and the need to keep heels underwater to avoid kicking air. He explained how flexible ankles can sometimes lead to incorrect kicking form and shared insights from David Marsh about heel-led kicks. Glenn also described a single-leg breaststroke drill he learned from Mike Behrman, emphasizing how it helps swimmers break ingrained patterns and think more critically about their technique.

**Breaststroke Foot Positioning Techniques**

Glenn discussed the importance of foot positioning in breaststroke, explaining that the ideal angle for the foot is 90 degrees to maximize water catch. He noted that some swimmers naturally have better ankle flexibility, allowing them to achieve this position more easily. Glenn emphasized that achieving optimal foot placement requires practice and working with a coach to determine the exact point of catch. He also highlighted the importance of finding the right balance between power and flow in breaststroke, explaining that sometimes slowing down and reaccelerating can produce higher peak velocities.

**Breaststroke and Freestyle Technique Drills**

Glenn discussed the importance of teaching breaststroke and freestyle techniques to make a significant impact on swimmers, emphasizing the need for a better line and glide in these strokes. He demonstrated a drill involving underwater kicking and recovery techniques, highlighting the significance of proper foot placement and the creation of a "cone of disruption" to improve breaststroke performance. Glenn also stressed the importance of helping swimmers become aware of their technique mistakes and the satisfaction of seeing them correct their form.

**Breaststroke Kick Techniques and Safety**

Glenn demonstrated and explained various breaststroke kick exercises, emphasizing the importance of warming up with egg beater kicks to prevent groin injuries. He recommended using PDF fins for smooth underwater filming and explained how they help swimmers develop a better sculling action. Glenn also showcased Rock's technique, highlighting his narrow kick recovery and powerful finish, which he encouraged swimmers to emulate.

**Optimizing Swimming Techniques**

Glenn discussed techniques for improving swimming performance, focusing on exercises using a pull buoy and resistance bands. He analyzed videos of elite swimmers, particularly Felipe, to demonstrate optimal stroke mechanics and recovery positions. Glenn emphasized the importance of maintaining a straight line from the shoulders to the hips and knees during the stroke, and highlighted how world-class sprinters can execute these techniques both in sprints and long, slow distances.

**Breaststroke Technique and Drills**

Glenn and Orin discussed breaststroke technique, focusing on the importance of a narrow recovery and proper foot placement to minimize resistance. They explored various drills, including the "fluke drill" which involves exaggerating the finishing action to improve flow and timing. Glenn emphasized the need for coaches to demonstrate proper technique without swimmers watching, and mentioned teaching a new intern at Northwestern. They also discussed using rubber bands as a tool to help swimmers maintain proper leg position during drills.

**Swimming Technique Training Progression**

Aleks presented a detailed teaching progression for swimming techniques, including underwater dolphin kicks, with specific drills and cues for different age groups and skill levels. He demonstrated how he uses data from swim app analytics and video analysis to create targeted training plans, with the goal of helping swimmers reach gold medal standards in the high performance group. Glenn praised the comprehensive approach, emphasizing that coaches should track athlete performance data to remain competitive.


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June 3, 2025 - Breaststroke Sculling…for the Feet!