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Teaching Freestyle - Part 2

Teaching Freestyle - Part 2

March 25, 2024 - Teaching Freestyle 2 In “Teaching Freestyle – Part 1,” we shared our favorite progression for teaching freestyle from the ground up. That progression teaches the fundamentals of air exchange, balance, body alignment, ease and comfort in the water, rotation, extension, and productive kick. This week, we get more specific about freestyle, covering some of the key concepts that every swimmer should understand and master: head/neck alignment, where to look, how to breathe, sculling and Early Vertical Forearm (EVF). Monday Better Freestyle Concepts: Where to Look Experimenting with where to look and finding just the right alignment for your head and neck is key to unlocking every other freestyle skill. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3015-where-to-look>  :15 - head in a relaxed position - eyes down slightly forward :19 - lifting a bit for air :26 - if viewed behind the extended arm - goggles are barely visible :30 - look at the back of the head :31 - head is so close to the surface, the entire head submerges :31.9 - taught side breath but at lower velocity, may have to push up a bit… what’s a better solution? :34 - the breath with half the mouth still under :35 - head slightly higher than hers :49 - looking forward slightly more :58 - bodyline slightly up… what’s a better solution? Tuesday Glenn, Breathing in the Water: Turning to Air on Freestyle Keep it simple: Look at the house. Look at the wall. That’s all we’re trying to do. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3233-turning-to-air-on-freestyle>  :04 - stand at attention :06 - Look at the house :08 - Look at the wall :10 - Look at the house :11 - Look at the wall :18 - relaxed head position with eyes slightly forward :20 - starting to swivel the head :20.7 -head is turning very early :21 - head rotates further than typical 1-goggle breathing… but… :21.7 - head back very early :26.6 - starting the turn very early :27.4 - slight over-rotation of the head… but is it in-line? :30 - head completely underwater :33.5 - MOST of the head still underwater - rotate to air :33.6 - How long did I have the mouth out? :37 - only the heal out of the water :37.8 - body is completely submerged :39.4 - peak lift and rotation :39.6 - head back in and submerged :40.2 - completely submerged :42.98 - worst breath :46.71 - PHEW… much better Wednesday Haufler Freestyle: Advanced Freestyle 1: One-Eye Breathing Swimmers have a distinct advantage if they can do their freestyle breathing while keeping one goggle in the water. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1782-advanced-freestyle-swim-lesson-1-one-eye-breathing>  :04 - the goal :07 - look at how smooth the head moves :18 - bottom goggle only slightly visible :22 - head turn slightly ahead of the body :22.7 - most of the head underwater :23.3 - head coming back with the body :24 - exhale :26 - slight over-rotation to air but in balance :37 - the bow wave :41 - reverse surfing :44 - nearly the pipeline :53 - how much of her head is above water? 1:25 - teach with safety 1:30 - look underwater while breathing 1:36 - stationary position so head turns a bit further 1:42 - keeping the top of the head down 1:47 - student standing 1:57 - the position 2:01 - showing them what you want them to see 2:07 - the view 2:13 - give them something to look at 2:16 - this is also a synchro drill 2:20 - teaching should be fun for the student 2:29 - perfect timing Thursday Better Freestyle Concepts: Breathe Every 3 Learning to breathe to both sides has many benefits, including more balance in your rotation and musculature. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3027-breathe-every-3>  :08 - breathe to the right :12 - breathe to the left :17 - right :21 - left :38 - right :45 - building symmetry and balance Friday Better Freestyle Concepts: EVF Drills Early Vertical Forearm (EVF) is a fundamental concept not just for freestyle, but for all four competitive strokes. The easiest way to understand and master EVF is to learn how to scull. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3019-evf-drills>  :10 - EVF for freestyle :24 - front scull :31 - too much upper arm movement :36 - MUCH better :39 - Isolate the upper arm :42 - Elbows high. In front of the shoulders. Hands pointed down. Palms facing back. 1:00 - Move the elbows to shoulder depth. 1:03 - Upper arm is stabilized. Fingers pointing down and palms facing back. Saturday Better Freestyle Concepts: EVF Dog Paddle Dog Paddle, when done with thought and precision, is one of the best ways to use sculling to learn EVF. It’s also the pathway to engaging the larger muscles in your back to help you pull better. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3020-evf-dog-paddle>  :07 - learning the initiation of the catch :10 - Isolate the upper arm and get the forearm into position. :13 - quick short movement with a lot of focus :29 - without good flexibility, this is a good option :35 - eyes up may make it easier to get this feeling 1:05 - high elbow halfway through pull cycle Sunday Better Freestyle Concepts: Single-Arm Free with Buoy Swimming with one arm is one of the most effective ways to transfer your sculling and EVF skills into swimming. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3021-single-arm-free-with-buoy>  :06 - buoy held in extended position :06 - initiate a dog-dig catch :07 - pull the arm the whole way through and extend the pullbuoy :10 - high elbow EVF catch :11 - roll into a balanced breath :22 - practicing with a snorkel working on extension :23 - position-11 to focus on the catch and driving the buoy forward :30 - drive the buoy forward :43 - the additional balance could help someone get the head back quicker 1:05 - to make this simpler, add fins 1:08 - arm perpendicular to the body at the halfway point Bonus: Haufler Toys: The Head <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/703-the-head> Sara McLarty: Bilateral Breathing <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3021-single-arm-free-with-buoy>

Teaching Freestyle - Part 1

Teaching Freestyle - Part 1

This week we share our favorite progression for teaching freestyle from the ground up. We use this for newbie swimmers, as well as for more experienced swimmers who have persistent technique flaws in their stroke.  Before using this progression, we like to first teach the backstroke progression covered in our March 5, 2024 live Zoom. Monday Early Concepts & Skills: Inhale Through Mouth Exhale Through Nose Before they take a single kick or armstroke, make sure they’ve mastered breath control! It’s truly Step 1. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2971-inhale-through-mouth-exhale-through-nose>  :14 - start the exhale prior to going under water :37 - mouth closed above for a slight purge :37 - inhale through the mouth :44 - purge the nose (the rabbit) Tuesday Freestyle 101: Position-11 Kick on Your Stomach Much to be learned here: horizontal body line, head/neck alignment, what happens when you lean in at the lungs. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1743-position-11-kick-on-your-stomach>  :05 - Position-11 on your stomach :08 - scull to air :12 - good to use fins :19 - scull to air :19 - scull to air :21 - look at the hips drop :22 - go down to the point of “sinkage” :24 - body will equalize and come back up :30 - going to air :31 - out of balance :34 - better balance :46 - go down to balance :50 - body will rise 1:18 - good balance 1:39 - good balance Wednesday Freestyle 101: Position-11 Take Away One Arm A simple drill that teaches how to get comfortable with rotation, extension, and breathing to both sides. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1744-position-11-take-away-one-arm>  :04 - Position-11 :05 - drop one arm and roll to your back :07 - roll all the way to your back :10 - he’s initiating the roll back with the torso and head :11 - then the arm is coming around :20 - roll like a log :22 - rolls to underwater :23 - then the body stabilizes :30 - tension means a “rigid roll” :34 - arm comes around and with the weight sinks the body :36 - when balanced, the body rises :41 - make sure you practice to both sides Thursday Freestyle 101: Combination Drill This freestyle/backstroke combo drill teaches swimmers to stay relaxed as they rotate to air. It also imprints horizontal bodyline and extension. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1742-combination-drill>  :02 - Start in single arm - like the previous drill :03 - look down but stay on your side rather than your stomach :06 - look up and roll back to your back :08 - initiate a backstroke recovery and switch to the single arm position on the other side :11 - then look down again :30 - backstroke recovery :37 - eyes down Step through the rest of the video Friday Freestyle 101: Position-11 Single Switch One step closer to actual freestyle, and more practice of extension, rotation, bodyline, and timing. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1745-position-11-single-switch>  :05 - single arm balance :06 - look down :08 - freestyle recovery :09 - position-11 :10 - drop and arm and roll to your back :36 - make sure you roll toward the extended arm :42 - balance challenged :50 - stabilized and starting to come back up :58 - back to balance while breathing 1:19 - freestyle recovery 1:20 - starting a more immediate switch 1:22 - balanced breathing 1:36 - balanced a deep target breathing 1:38 - equalibrian Saturday Freestyle 101: Position-11 Triple Switch Inching closer to actual freestyle. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1746-position-11-triple-switch>  :06 - start in balanced position :09 - look down :10 - initiate three switches to position-11 :16 - roll to air :23 - get to the head down balanced position :28 - slight pause in position-11 :34 - be patient and get balanced first :41 - home base Step through the rest of the video 1:15 - starting to connect and swim Sunday Better Freestyle Concepts: Almost Position-11 Freestyle This is the graduation step – the transition between drilling and swimming. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3017-almost-position-11-freestyle>  :04 - starting the pulling arm just as the fingers are coming in :05 - rolling to air :08 - hand dropping :10 - a little too much position-11 :19 - hand dropping to catch :25 - following the hand to air :40 - catch up stroke :46 - catch up stroke :49 - catch up stroke 1:02 - following the hand to air

The Third 50 - E12 - What Makes a Great Coach?

The Third 50 - E12 - What Makes a Great Coach?

Wayne and Glenn discuss what makes a great coach. From the public perception of greatness to the reality of everyday people being great. We asked ChatGPT it's definition of what is a great coach, and the answers were pretty darn good. A great coach is someone who possesses a unique blend of skills, qualities, and attributes that enable them to effectively guide, inspire, and develop individuals or teams to reach their full potential. Here are some characteristics that define a great coach: 1. Excellent Communication Skills: A great coach can convey ideas, instructions, and feedback clearly and effectively, fostering understanding and trust among their players or team members. 2. Empathy and Understanding: They have the ability to understand the needs, motivations, and challenges of each individual they coach, and they empathize with their experiences. 3. Leadership and Vision: A great coach has a clear vision for success and inspires others to share and work towards that vision. They lead by example, setting high standards of behavior and performance. 4. Expertise and Knowledge: They possess a deep understanding of the sport, field, or subject matter they're coaching in, as well as the strategies and techniques necessary for success. 5. Adaptability: A great coach can adapt their coaching style and strategies to suit the unique needs and circumstances of their players or team, maximizing effectiveness. 6. Motivational Skills: They know how to motivate and inspire their players or team members, instilling confidence, self-belief, and a strong work ethic. 7. Feedback and Development: They provide constructive feedback in a supportive manner, helping individuals identify areas for improvement and develop their skills and abilities. 8. Patience and Resilience: They remain patient and resilient in the face of setbacks and challenges, maintaining a positive attitude and encouraging perseverance. 9. Trust and Respect: A great coach builds trust and respect with their players or team members through honesty, integrity, and fairness. 10. Commitment and Dedication: They are deeply committed to the development and success of their players or team members, investing time, effort, and energy to help them achieve their goals. Overall, a great coach is not just someone who helps individuals or teams win games or achieve success; they also play a crucial role in shaping character, instilling values, and fostering personal growth and development. We hope you enjoy this episode, and we're glad to be back.

The Third 50 - E13 - Swim Parents

The Third 50 - E13 - Swim Parents

Swim Parents - Partners in Potential and Performance Every swimming coach in the world has to find a way to work effectively with the parents / carers of the kids they coach.  The concept of ⁠Partnership⁠ is important. In essence, what are coaches, parents / carers and swimmers all chasing?  Answer: To help the swimmer be all they choose to be - to help them realize their potential in and out of the water. The beautiful thing about that is that when it comes down to it - coaches, parents / carers and swimmers - ALL WANT THE SAME THING! - we all want to see the swimmer learn to love the water, enjoy the experience of swimming, improve and to be all they choose to be. In any partnership, each of the partners, need to do their "job" - they need to understand what it is they need to do to help achieve their collective goal - in this case - the realization of the potential of the swimmer. So what's the "job" of a coach? To teach skills, help swimmers prepare for Meets, to improve their speed and fitness, to help them perform when and where it matters, etc. And swimmers - what's their "job"? It is simply - to do the best they can - every time they train and race - to do their best. ⁠Swimming Parents and carers⁠ - what's their "job"? 1. To teach values like respect, honesty, integrity, humility, courage, discipline and a work-ethic. 2. To help build independence, self-responsibility and self-accountability 3. To love, accept and value their children unconditionally for who they are. 4. To help their kids learn important life skills like time management. 5. To teach them the importance of taking ownership and responsibility for their day to day needs like cleaning their rooms, preparing for training, packing their swim bags, hanging out wet swim suits and towels etc. 6. If you think about the coach, parent / carer and swimmer relationship as a partnership - as a team - where every member of the team is committed to and focused on helping the swimmer to be the best they can be - there's no limits to what you can achieve together.  Is it always easy?  NO!!! - of course not. Stories about the difficulties of dealing with over zealous and overly "invested" swimming parents / carers are common place in coaching all over the world.  But, it is vital that coaches look to find ways of building and sustaining strong, positive contructive relationships with swimming parents / carers and to strive to work closely together as the swimmer progresses.

Mar. 12, 2024 - How to Coach Backstroke After Teaching the Basics

Mar. 12, 2024 - How to Coach Backstroke After Teaching the Basics

How to Coach Backstroke After Teaching the Basics After you’ve done the hard work of TEACHING backstroke from scratch…after they’ve mastered the basics of being horizontal on the back, having a productive flutter kick, and being comfortable with backstroke arm action…how do you take your swimmers to the next level? This week we explore the key focus points for backstroke. If you learn to look for these things in your swimmers, and work on teaching these key concepts, you can turn your swimmers into backstrokers. Monday Better Backstroke Concepts: 10 And 2 Hand Entry The most common technique flaw in backstroke is “over-reaching.” Swimmers often aren’t aware that they need to make a correction, so it’s up the coach to teach a “10 and 2” hand entry. Here’s how. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3044-10-and-2-hand-entry> :00 - great visual of how it’s supposed to look :06 - never forget the overall balanced line :17 - knowing how to film :31 - from under you may feel some resistance in this position :51 - hyperextended elbows :55 - make adjustments based on physiology Tuesday Better Backstroke Concepts: Thumb Out Pinky In Teach your swimmers not just the HOW of “thumb out, pinky in” but also the WHY. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3045-thumb-out-pinky-in> :05 - Pinky slices in :14 - why I’d change this straight arm initiation :16 - better pull :17 - old school teaching :20 - proper hand exit :17 - show the hand having to turn over :20 - show the hand finishing and having a direct path out :23 - pinky in puts the body into a good position to initiate the catch :24 - thumb out simplifies the process :35 - thumb out with rotation :37 - relaxed exit with the thumb leading :39 - such an easy teaching point - accentuate the thumb :52 - get the athlete to focus on a definitive turn of the hand halfway through the recovery :53 - HA! Even with the focus… :55 - pinky slice :57 - need to work on this side - over-reach as well :59 - fine on the right side 1:01 - face palm 1:03 - pinky in first 1:05 - pinky in first 1:07 - uh oh - sometimes when it’s too soft, the hesitation of rotation can cause issues Wednesday Better Backstroke Concepts: Where to Look Where a swimmer’s eyes are looking can have a huge impact on backstroke bodyline and power.  Ideal is to train the eyes on the ceiling directly above the feet. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3046-where-to-look>  :06 - very stable - slight head tilt :08 - loo for the orientation of the waterline and face - pretty flat :10 - great shoulder rotation :13 - very stable head - eyes looking up and slightly back :14 - timing the breath :17 - eyes looking back slightly over the body :21 - clear image of the head slightly back :21 - watch the nose for the next few seconds - protected :24.9 - timing the breath on the initiation of the recovery of the right shoulder :31 - less tilt but still a slight chin tuck :32 - precarious position - but think about water flow and velocity :33 - not as much rotation so more shoulder disruption :35 - breath timing at the beginning of the recovery :36 - by the time the water splashes over, the mouth is closed again :40 - water going into the mouth :43 - mouth open for a breath :43 - watch how he expels it :47 - can see the chin tuck angle :52 - eyes looking slightly back Thursday Better Backstroke Concepts: Stable Head (Cup on Forehead) Watch any elite backstroker and one of the first things you notice is that their head remains stable and rock solid. Here’s the classic – and fun – way to imprint this key skill. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3047-cup-on-forehead>  :04 - hand down by your side - gentle slow kick :09 - focus on stability :17 - how much water in the cup? :30 - initiate rotation of the shoulders :33 - I do consider it “cheating” a bit when the hand sculls for stabilization :40 - To challenge more, rotate only with the core, not the hands :46 - extend one of the arms :51 - start taking slow - stable strokes :56 - finding the right weight 1:01 - don’t push off too hard 1:02 - start swimming full stroke back 1:20 - how fast can you go - get a heavier cup Katie <https://youtu.be/16tGOwlwy7E?si=q4238PvQ3yMJohJY> Friday Better Backstroke Concepts: Bent-Arm Pull (Backstroke Scull) Beginning backstrokers tend to pull with a straight arm. Watch for this as a coach, and try to teach a bent-arm pull as soon as possible in the learning process. Here’s a great drill for helping swimmers get a feel for the backstroke bent-arm pull. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3049-backstroke-scull>  :04 - look at the arm in the catch position - EVF :06 - turn the face down :10 - rotated - head stable - arm in catch position :13.26 - THE position :30 - getting the arm into position :35 - only the bottom part of the arm moves :38 - the position we want Saturday Better Backstroke Concepts: Rotation (Connect Hip and Hand) In freestyle and backstroke, always fight the urge to swim flat – and with just with the arms. Here’s how to link the hands and hips for a more powerful and “coordinated” backstroke. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3054-connect-hips-and-hand>  :04 - hand down hip down :05 - hand down hip down :08 - directly into the catch :09 - straight line from one shoulder to the other :15 - when in power, a straight line from one shoulder to the other :19 - hand down hip down :22 - when the entry is too soft, or too slow… it’s flat then he rotates :26 - better to this side :38 - watch the hand entry and the entire body - shoulders - torso - hips rotate together :39 - stays on her side to initiate the recovery and the catch - line from shoulder to shoulder :41 - This is what we’re trying to avoid in most swimmers - elbow behind the shoulderline :46 - slow on left side :48 - better on right side :48 .7 - great on power phase :50 - with less rotation - arm is straighter Sunday Better Backstroke Concepts: Constant Kick (Flow the Kick) The backstroke kick should be constant and gentle, narrow and flowing. Aim for a 6-beat kick that helps the body rotate from one hip to the other. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3059-flow-the-kick>  :02 - constant kick with slow turnover :16 - focusing on a narrow, soft, constant kick :24 - keeping the toes pointed and legs long :31 - not a lot of bend in the knee :37 - look at the maximum bend :44 - kick through the rotation Bonus <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3053-freestyle-scull-for-backstroke> Haufler Backstroke: Backstroke Focus Points <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1300-backstroke-focus-points> For Bent-Arm Pull and Rotation: Better Backstroke Concepts: Single-Arm Backstroke <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3051-single-arm-backstroke>

Feb. 27, 2024, How to Coach Breaststroke After Teaching the Basics

Feb. 27, 2024, How to Coach Breaststroke After Teaching the Basics

Monday Glenn EP: The Line! If you look for – or teach – only one thing in breaststroke, make it THE LINE. Glenn explains. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3244-breaststroke-the-line> breaststroke swimming swimtechnique  :05 - get under :08 - get in line :09 - head should stay down longer :11 - lack of flexibility through the shoulders :12 - elbows at the shoulders :13 - arms aim forward and fall with the body - don’t aim down :22 - experiment with the width :24 - the point :26 - stomping back :32 - be careful not to allow the feet to fall as you initiate the pull Tuesday Brendan Hansen: Streamline Timing Brendan Hansen has mastered The Line in breaststroke.   <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/237-streamline-timing> breaststroke swimming swimtechnique  :02.9 - The Line :05 - The line! - compare it to the old guy in the first video :05 - show how much longer the head stays down :05.8 - showing in the head pierce on the insweep :06 - watch the path of the feet and how they stay high through the entire phase :08 - feet drawn up behind the hips :08.6 - front of the body is ready to accept the kick :20 - up tempo timing :32 - up tempo timing :44 - missle position :53 - narrow - semi streamline :55 - outsweep with head down 1:22 - piercing the surface 1:22 - get the head back under before the kick comes in 1:37 - streamline timing 1:48 - streamline timing 2:20 - missle position 2:22 - look for the goggles 2:38 - arms going forward Wednesday Breaststroke Drill: Separation Drill Here’s one of our favorite drills for teaching The Line in breaststroke. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1391-breaststroke-separation-drill> breaststroke swimming swimtechnique  :05.6 - front ready to accept the kick :10.2 - hands slightly aiming down :17 - delayed kick :25 - pull with no kick :33 - once you reach extension, initiate the kick :48 - keep the legs very straight through the kick :58 - gradually bring them together 1:25 - alternate a length of drill 1:33 - with a length of swimming Thursday Breaststroke Drill: Head-Down Pull Another key thing to look for when coaching breaststroke is whether the swimmer’s face is in the water until the hands separate. Learning this skill takes patience, lots of practice, and usually a few drills. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1041-breaststroke-head-down-pull> breaststroke swimming swimtechnique  :14 - initiate the outsweep prior to lifting the head :33 - keep the eyes under the goggles during the outsweep :38 - one option is to use paddles and a snorkel :38 - no breath breaststroke :47 - paddles increase the surface area and potentially the feel :55 - pull buoy to place the focus on the pull 1:06 - start to ride the “rise” 1:31 - initiate the faux breath 1:38 - take it for a ride - full stroke Friday Dave Denniston Breaststroke: Use a Mini Pull <https://www.gofundme.com/f/alwaysacowboy??modal=donations&tab=top&fbclid=IwAR1L-X6cgOxIhjwPp3LWfbkOqNF1RzqeDxRDbop74NALQYQf3H21VnL3OIA> One of the key things to look for when coaching breaststroke is the size of the swimmer’s pull. In many cases it will be too big. Teaching swimmers to use a mini pull may bring quick and noticeable results. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/589-use-mini-pull> breaststroke swimming swimtechnique  :08 - mini pull :10.5 - widest point :16 - quick catch :34 - front ready to accept the kick 1:00 - quick catch 1:05 - a bit wider than before 1:33 - elbows don’t go past the shoulders 1:45 - quickly dive back under 2:07 - watch the path of the hands - forward 2:17 - inward scull to quick hands forward 2:35 - kick initiated a bit earlier 2:54 - at speed - dives a bit harder 3:06 - compare slow - fast 3:23 - look how shallow he stays 3:28 - underwater breast pull 3:55 - mini pull 4:11 - underwater breaststroke Saturday Breaststroke Drill: Kick Recovery Awareness Another key thing to look for when coaching breaststroke is the size of the kick. In many cases it will be too big and too wide. A big kick may feel powerful, but it sets up a massive amount of resistance that slows you down and requires lots of energy to overcome. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2393-breaststroke-kick-recovery-awareness> breaststroke swimming swimtechnique  Pavel - 23.4 50 breast :24 - line from torso to thigh :31 - wall kick :38 - board kick on your back :44 - recover the heels :50 - kick on your back streamline :56 - keep the knees at surface or slightly under 1:03 - heels to hands 1:16 - heels to hands touching heels 1:23 - thighs to hands 1:48 - head lead to hand lead 2:01 - position 11 kick to swim 2:12 - position 11 kick to swim Sunday Breaststroke Drill: Kick Recovery Timing (Adam Ritter) When coaching breaststroke, watch for how the swimmer times the recovery of the feet. A small change in timing can bring big results. <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2084-breaststroke-kick-recovery-timing> breaststroke swimming swimtechnique  :08 - torso to thigh line :17 - arms fully extended prior to the kick 200 IM 1:36 - look at the line 1:38 - look at how far he is through the pull before he initiates the recovery 1:44 - how far up do you need to go to get a grab with the feet Bonus: Breast Drill: Toe-Draw Recovery <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1968-breaststroke-toe-draw-recovery> Amanda Beard: Pull the Hips Forward <https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/525-pull-your-hips-forward>