“The faster you want to get to the other end, the less likely you are to achieve your goal.”  This comment from Glenn on a recent GoSwim Zoom got us thinking.  Come join us this week as we look at some of the SLOWEST ways to get to the other end that will give you some of the BIGGEST gains in your swimming.

 

**Monday**

**Free Drill: Building the Stroke**

This single-length progression teaches many facets of a great freestyle.  Thank you to the Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Club for the drill!

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1980-freestyle-building-the-stroke>

**Tuesday**

**Free Drill: Building Core Balance**

We love this single-length progression for teaching balanced bodyline and core control.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2213-freestyle-building-core-balance>

**Wednesday**

**Free Drill:  Relax and Feel**

Take off your goggles, take a deep breath, close your eyes, and swim – feeling how the water feels against your skin.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1906-freestyle-relax-and-feel>

**Thursday**

**Free Drill: Resistance Catch Training**

Here’s some fun you can have with a stretch cord and a Tempo Trainer – and you’ll might NEVER get to the other end!

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1149-freestyle-resistance-catch-training>

**Friday**

**Bruno Fratus: Dog Dig**

Here’s the super-slow drill used by one of the world’s fastest freestylers to find his speed.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2430-dog-dig>

**Saturday**

**Bruno Fratus:  Dive Glide**

In a hurry to get to the other end?  Start with this start drill.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2215-preview-dive-glide>

 

**Sunday**

**All Strokes:  Strapless Paddles**

Sculling, especially with strapless paddles, employs slow, precise repetition to build the foundations of speed.

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/969-all-strokes-strapless-sculling>

\*\*BONUS  \*\*

**Kim Vandenberg: Sculling**

<https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1524-all-strokes-sculling-variation>


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Nov 11, 2025 - Slower Before Faster