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May 27, 2025 - Breaststroke Timing

GoSwim Live - Breaststroke Timing No two breaststrokes are alike. But great breaststrokes share one thing: streamline timing. Join us this week as we discuss how and why to improve your breaststroke timing and LINE. Monday Brendan Hansen: Streamline Timing Slow-motion footage of Brendan Hansen reveals his timing. Get the front end of the body back into streamline before delivering the kick. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/237-streamline-timing Tuesday Amanda Beard: Streamline! For Amanda Beard, breaststroke timing comes down to creating as little resistance as possible when she pulls, kicks, and glides. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/524-streamline Wednesday Eric Shanteau: Breaststroke Timing “Breaststroke is all about timing. If your timing is off, different parts of your body are going to be fighting each other and your whole stroke will be off.” -- Eric Shanteau https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/733-breaststroke-timing Thursday Breaststroke Drill: Kick Recovery Timing (Adam Ritter) Here’s how to time the recovery of your kick for a faster breaststroke. It’s all about maintaining your LINE for as long as possible in each stroke cycle. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2084-breaststroke-kick-recovery-timing Friday Breaststroke Drill: Separation Drill Here’s a great combination: Glenn Mills demonstrating a Steve Haufler drill for improving your breaststroke timing. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1391-breaststroke-separation-drill Saturday Breaststroke Drill: Toe-Draw Recovery This timing focus lasts for an instant but can have a major impact on improving your breaststroke LINE. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1968-breaststroke-toe-draw-recovery Sunday Breaststroke Drill: Timing Your Breath Are you muscling your stroke…or finessing it? The answer lies in how you time the breath. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/921-breaststroke-timing-your-breath Summary Website Development and Future Plans Glenn and Thomas discussed the development of Glenn's website, noting its evolution since 2007-2008. They briefly touched on the high cost of transcription services in the past, with Glenn mentioning that AI advancements might now make such services more affordable. The conversation then shifted to Glenn's plans for a clinic and race, which he had to miss this year but hopes to attend next year. The conversation ended with Glenn preparing to start a recording about breaststroke timing, with Berrin confirming the video quality looked good. Enhancing Young Swimmers' Techniques Glenn shared insights from a clinic with young swimmers in Indiana, emphasizing the importance of teaching stroke length, stroke rate, and proper technique. He highlighted how focusing on breaststroke can significantly impact young athletes' understanding of swimming concepts. Glenn stressed the significance of achieving a streamlined position and gliding for longer periods, which are skills that elite swimmers can master by slowing down. He also discussed the need to convey to young swimmers the idea that they can emulate the techniques of Olympians by owning the environment of the water and making productive movements. Breaststroke Technique and Timing Glenn discussed breaststroke technique, focusing on timing and body position. He emphasized the importance of "down and out" before "up and in" movements, and explained how to achieve a streamlined position underwater. Glenn also highlighted the significance of proper foot engagement and timing, advocating for the front of the body to be ready to accept propulsion before the kick. He stressed the importance of hitting the line at the end of each stroke and encouraged continuous practice of these techniques. Understanding Amanda's Breaststroke Technique Glenn discussed the swimming techniques of Amanda, focusing on her breaststroke style and the mathematical principles behind it. He explained that Amanda's high swimming position was not just a rule to follow but had a specific reason, which was later understood through Amanda's analysis. Glenn highlighted how Amanda's technique, particularly her use of the streamline position, differs from what is typically taught, emphasizing the importance of understanding the "why" behind swimming techniques. Breaststroke Technique Analysis and Adaptation Glenn analyzed Amanda's breaststroke technique, noting her unique ability to draw her arms high while maintaining power and efficiency. He emphasized that while her technique might appear flawed to beginners, it demonstrates the importance of finding the right balance in breaststroke through mathematical equations and individual adaptation. Glenn also discussed the role of the pole in breaststroke, explaining that it anchors a spot in the water to draw the hips forward, and highlighted Amanda's ankle flexibility and kick strength as key factors in her success. Breaststroke Kick Technique Analysis Glenn discussed breaststroke technique, focusing on the timing and positioning of the kick. He analyzed videos of swimmers like Eric Chanto and Adam Ritter to demonstrate how different athletes execute the stroke with varying degrees of kick recovery and flexibility. Glenn emphasized the importance of delayed kicking and full body extension, attributing these techniques to successful coaches like Eddie Reese and David Marsh. He also introduced the separation drill as a method to teach swimmers to delay the initiation of the kick, highlighting its effectiveness in improving stroke technique. Russian Swimmer's Artistic Breaststroke Technique Glenn presented a video analysis of a Russian swimmer's breaststroke technique, highlighting her exceptional hip and ankle flexibility, early foot turnout, and smooth foot recovery. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a narrow kick recovery and keeping the toes together for as long as possible during the stroke. Glenn compared the swimmer's technique to Russian ballet, describing it as "artistic" and "beautiful," and suggested that swimmers focus on the sliding motion of the front of the foot and toe during the stroke. Breaststroke Technique and Movement Fundamentals Glenn discussed breaststroke technique, emphasizing the importance of proper timing and head position. He showed a video of a swimmer demonstrating incorrect technique, with the head too high. Glenn explained that in breaststroke, the hands should primarily move outwards rather than backwards, using leverage to draw the body forward. He also shared insights from his experience filming with Ernie in 1983, highlighting the minimal backstroke movement in breaststroke. Beth asked about the concept of pushing water backwards versus an "out and in" motion, to which Glenn confirmed that breaststroke involves more of an outwards movement. Breaststroke Coaching and Technique Discussion The group discussed breaststroke coaching techniques, with Aleks explaining their focus on separation drills and pull work with children, particularly using butterfly kick to improve timing. Glenn shared a story about a para athlete who demonstrated resilience during a drill involving push-ups for incorrect stroke counts. The discussion covered ankle flexibility exercises and their importance in preventing knee problems, with Glenn recommending specific exercises from a previous "Get Ready to Go Swim" series. The conversation ended with Barbara suggesting future topics, including open water skills and relay starts, with Berrin confirming an upcoming session on sculling.

May 13, 2025 - Butterfly Makeover for Adults

This week we look at two ways to hit the REFRESH button on your butterfly: changing your head position and changing the way you release your hands. Both tweaks will help you achieve a higher stroke rate and may solve some persistent technique issues. Come join us! Monday Butterfly Drill: Short Release Changing from a long release to a short release may seem like a small change, but it can make a huge difference in your ability to swim butterfly. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1972-butterfly-short-release Tuesday Frentsos: Butterfly Update – Eyes Up We started with a change in head position and depth to update Jerry Frentsos’s butterfly and help him achieve a higher stroke rate. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2336-butterfly-update-eyes-up Wednesday Worrell: Butterfly Head Maintaining a stable head/neck alignment helps Olympian Kelsi (Worrell) Dahlia achieve a quick cadence in her butterfly. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2324-butterfly-head Thursday Frentsos: Butterfly Update – Early Release Changing from a late release to an early release of the hands helped Jerry Frentsos achieve a higher rate for his butterfly. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2337-butterfly-update-early-release BONUS Karlyn Pipes All Strokes: Butterfly Contrast Drills https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/371-fly-contrast-drills Friday Kaitlin Sandeno: Slow-Motion Butterfly Notice how Kaitlin initiates her arm recovery with a quick outsweep to the side…rather than pushing back toward the feet. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/571-slow-mo-butterfly-kaitlin-sandeno Saturday Wu Peng: Fly from the Side Chinese Olympian Wu Peng also initiates his arm recovery with a quick sweep to the side, rather than pushing back. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1188-butterfly-from-the-side Sunday Butterfly Drill: Fast-Fin Fly 2 One of the best ways to increase your butterfly cadence is to put on some fins and swim at above race pace. Unnecessary amplitude may disappear, and you may find that a quick, short release of the hands happens automatically. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/955-butterfly-fast-fin-fly-2 AI Meeting Summary Adult Learn to Swim Series In the meeting, Glenn discussed the upcoming adult learn to swim series, focusing on butterfly techniques. He emphasized the importance of making the technique easier, increasing tempo, and simplifying the recovery. Glenn also mentioned a new video that came in, which he planned to show later. The meeting was attended by several participants, including Robert, who shared his plans to go on a swim trek in Turkey. Glenn also mentioned that he had a meeting with a coach from MIT, discussing the potential of involving more departments in athletics. Early Hand Release in Swimming Glenn discussed the importance of early hand release in swimming, emphasizing that it feels different than it looks. He explained that the early release allows for easier arm recovery and a faster tempo. Glenn also highlighted the need for coaches to film their athletes to accurately assess their technique, as the feel of the stroke can be misleading. He used examples from videos to illustrate the subtle differences between regular and early hand release. Swimming Techniques: Head Position and Breathing Glenn discussed the importance of head position and breathing in swimming, particularly in butterfly strokes. He emphasized that a higher head position allows for easier recovery of arms and better breathing, which can increase rate and tempo without increasing work. Glenn also highlighted the importance of body position and timing in effective propulsion. He used examples from Olympic swimmers to illustrate these points. The discussion also touched on the balance between breathing every stroke and generating power and speed. Swimming Techniques and Modified Exercises Glenn and Steve discussed teaching swimming techniques, particularly focusing on the butterfly stroke. Steve emphasized the importance of early release and the need for a non-destructive recovery. He also mentioned a book by Howard Furby on swimming, which is hard to find. Glenn shared his experience of teaching college swimmers using simplified techniques like "float diamond angel swing." Melinda suggested a modification for adults, specifically to squeeze the scapula while doing the angel movement to avoid shoulder strain. Butterfly Stroke Techniques and Contrast Drills Glenn discussed various techniques for teaching swimming, focusing on the butterfly stroke. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a natural body position and avoiding tension, particularly in the breathing stroke. Glenn also introduced the concept of contrast drills, which involve exaggerating certain aspects of a stroke to help students correct their technique. He highlighted the difference between a linear pullback and the traditional hourglass pattern, suggesting that a linear pullback could be a beneficial fix for some swimmers. Glenn also stressed the importance of not relying on arm movements to breathe, as this could hinder a swimmer's ability to perform the butterfly stroke effectively. Proper Technique in Butterfly Strokes Glenn discussed the importance of proper technique in swimming, particularly in butterfly strokes. He emphasized the need for a streamlined body position, with the head and chest close to the water's surface, and the hands entering the water with the palms facing down. Glenn also highlighted the significance of the kick, which should be powerful and controlled, with the legs driving the body forward. He shared examples of elite swimmers using unconventional techniques, such as triple kick butterfly, and the use of buoyancy to enhance acceleration. Glenn also stressed the importance of limiting the depth of the hands and the head during the stroke, and the need for a smooth transition between the catch and the pull. The team also discussed the differences in technique between elite swimmers and less experienced swimmers, with a focus on the role of flexibility and the release of the chin during the stroke. Swimming Techniques for Energy Conservation Glenn discussed the importance of conserving energy in swimming, particularly in long races like the 400 IM. He emphasized the need to avoid over-kicking and instead use the body's buoyancy to maintain momentum. Glenn also highlighted the technique of adding a third kick on the exit in the butterfly stroke, which allows for a more efficient race. He encouraged the team to visualize their goals and practice with fins to improve their swimming experience. Swimming Fins and Underwater Streaming Glenn discussed the importance of flexibility in swimming fins, recommending the use of cheap, flexible fins for adults. He also introduced a new tool for live video streaming underwater, which could be used for teaching and practice. The tool, which costs around $500, is cheaper than other solutions on the market. Glenn also shared a video of Dylan Carter, a master swimmer, who achieved a world record time of 23 seconds in the 50-meter butterfly. The team discussed the importance of timing in swimming and agreed to focus on this topic in the next meeting. Dunder Swim Cam

Manta Mark-up

Mark-up using the GoSwim app as an annotation tool. If you were doing this for one of your swimmers, the second you ended the recording, the video would automatically be sent to them. The GoSwim app is the simplest way to share videos with your athletes. Contact us today for a demo. ----------------------- Personally, my favorite paddles. Get them here from FINIS and use promo code "goswimtv" for a discount. -----------------------

Pull-Buoy Mark-up

Mark-up using the GoSwim app as an annotation tool. If you were doing this for one of your swimmers, the second you ended the recording, the video would automatically be sent to them. The GoSwim app is the simplest way to share videos with your athletes. Contact us today for a demo. ------------------------- Order your Pull Buoy here and use PROMO code "goswimtv" for a discount. -------------------------

FINIS - Manta Paddles

In this video, we’re going to focus on the Manta paddles. ----------------------- Personally, my favorite paddles. Get them here from FINIS and use promo code "goswimtv" for a discount. ----------------------- If you’re looking for a larger-sized paddle that’s easier on the shoulders than traditional bulky paddles, the Manta is a perfect option. Its size helps promote a long, forward extension, since it’s more difficult to move side-to-side. That makes it excellent for teaching and reinforcing a straight path through the stroke. Here, we see Lily demonstrating. As her hand enters the water with the Manta paddle, you’ll notice how it moves straight forward, setting up an ideal extension. From the catch to the finish, her stroke path stays pretty linear—something that’s harder to achieve with larger, flatter paddles. One of the standout features of the Manta paddle is its curved edge. Unlike flat paddles, the slight curve helps guide the hand downward into the water naturally—encouraging an early vertical forearm without requiring too much force. That guidance into the catch position allows swimmers to achieve a high-elbow catch earlier in the stroke—again, with less strain on the shoulder. As Lily continues her stroke, you can see how the paddle subtly pitches her hand downward during extension. It’s not an aggressive pull—it’s just enough to help position the arm effectively, without “ripping” the hand into place. This gentler angle reduces shoulder stress compared to some other large paddles. Another big advantage? There are no straps. As you look at the paddle from above, you’ll see it’s completely strap-free. That means nothing to adjust, nothing to break, and nothing to slow you down. So from a team training perspective, they’re quick to put on, quick to take off, and you’re off the wall in no time when the coach says, “Put on your Manta paddles and let’s go.”

FINIS - Pull Buoy

Today, we’re going to take a look at a couple of training tools—but we’re going to focus mainly on the pull buoy: how to use it and why it’s such an important part of your swim training. ------------------------- Order your Pull Buoy here and use PROMO code "goswimtv" for a discount. ------------------------- If you’re looking to improve your catch, refine your pull, and work on the finer details of your propulsion, these tools can help you stay focused and isolate your technique. First up is the Finis center-mount snorkel. This swimmer’s snorkel allows you to maintain a stable body line while focusing on your pull—without having to rotate for air. Using the snorkel lets you spend more time working on how you set up your catch and execute each stroke with precision. Now, let’s talk about the pull buoy. The pull buoy plays a key role in helping you develop a strong, balanced body line. By lifting the midsection, it removes the kick from the equation and forces you to rely more on your upper body and core stability. Here, you can see Lily demonstrating the drill. She’s holding her legs straight and still, which really emphasizes core control. Some swimmers might allow a slight flutter kick, but in this case, Lily is demanding more from her body. Her toes are pointed, legs are tight together, and her entire body line is in excellent alignment. She’s also hitting key technical elements—full extension on each stroke, proper head and eye position, and a clean early vertical forearm. All of this leads to a powerful catch and an efficient push through the water. By using the pull buoy, she’s not just working on her catch; she’s reinforcing balance, core strength, and streamlined body position—everything working together in sync. So while it’s a simple and inexpensive piece of gear, the pull buoy can be a powerful tool to help you refine your pull, improve your technique, and strengthen your core-driven body line.

Backstroke Catch.

Another slow motion shot of Margaret's catch, shot more from the side. This shows a good path of her hand and how quickly she gets to the catch, even with her unique hand entry.

Box Top Catch

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Grant House - Breaststroke

In this video, we'll take a close look at Grant's breaststroke technique and analyze the key details that contribute to his efficient and powerful execution. His eyes are down, hands are forward, his arms are bisecting his head. This streamline allows him to minimize resistance as he begins his stroke. As Grant's hands start to slide outward, we see that he maintains a low profile, keeping his head down until the hands have turned the corners to initiate the inward movement. This timing is crucial, as it allows him to draw his hips forward and set up the powerful kick. Grant's catch is wide. The wide catch, combined with the hands turning the corners, creates an efficient transfer of force that brings the hips forward. Focusing on the timing, we can see that Grant's feet turn out to engage the kick just as his hands are fully extended and his face is just starting to appear in line under the water. This streamlined position allows him to maximize the propulsive force of the kick. As Grant's body starts to rise back up, his hands slide out again, maintaining a low profile. Importantly, he begins his exhale at this point, ensuring his lungs are completely empty before taking the next breath. The transition of the hands forward is remarkably direct, with only a slight downward orientation. This technique allows Grant to effectively get under the surface tension, keeping his head down and his face visible underwater as the kick initiates. Throughout the stroke, Grant's head remains in a neutral position, neither looking up nor down, allowing for optimal efficiency and forward momentum. His elbows stay just slightly past his shoulders, further contributing to the streamlined nature of his stroke. The key to Grant's success lies in the coordination of his body movements. The hips draw the legs forward, the knees buckle, and the feet set up perfectly to engage the kick. This seamless integration of the upper and lower body results in a beautiful, powerful breaststroke. In summary, Grant's technique is a masterclass in breaststroke efficiency. From his streamlined entry to his perfectly timed kick, every aspect of his stroke is refined and optimized for maximum performance.

Grant House - Breaststroke Eval

We're going to take a look at Grant's breaststroke and some of the details that we see in it. The first thing that we're going to notice is that he does an excellent job getting into the line, eyes down, hands forward, bisecting the head. The hands are sliding outward prior to the head coming up. So you notice that the head stays down while the hands start to slide out the catch. Grant has a very wide catch, and this is pretty typical in very strong male breaststrokers. So really, really wide. And as the hands turn the corners to come in, we notice that he is now on his upward trajectory for the head, so stays down until the hands turn the corner, and then starts inward with the hands and upward with the body. Now this is going to draw the hips forward as well to then set up the kick. So let's just look very quickly at the timing. Here. We're going to look at where the feet turn out to start to engage. We're going to look at where the hands are. At this point, you notice the hands are extended fully, and we can just start to see his face, which means that his eyes are down, so he is set to accept the propulsion of the kick in a very streamlined way. Out front, he kicks into the line, closes his feet and is in a very good position to move forward with very little resistance as the body naturally starts to go back up. Because as he's come down, He's pressed the lungs down, and the lungs want to go back up. So as the body starts back up, the hands slide out again. Look at the eyes staying down toward the bottom. He also starts the exhale at this point because he wants to make sure that the lungs are completely empty as he goes up for the breath so that he can remain above water for the shortest period of time possible. So again, in and up to air. The head stays down until the hands start to come in, in and up to air. And then as the hands go forward, you'll notice that mostly they have a very direct transition forward. They are going to go down somewhat. But the great thing about what grant is doing, we'll look at the timing again, at just where the feet start to point out he is back in this line, ready to accept the propulsion of the kick. Look at where the head is. So the head falls down into the line, and we see the head is bisected by the arms. So very good job, right there again, head down during the X the outward sweep of the hands. And now we're going to have everything draw up so space. Pay particular attention to the hips at this point, as he draws the hips forward with the in sweep of the arms up to the breath, and then shooting the hands forward. There is a slight downward orientation here, and we can talk about that as far as the surface tension that could or could be created or avoided. And what grant is doing is actually getting under the surface tension, getting the head down. Now we can definitely see the nose and the face down as the kick just starts to initiate, driving him forward. Look at that line. So this is imagine that he's just standing straight up and down. The head is in a very neutral position right there. It's not looking up, it's not looking down. Everything is moving forward. So great efficiency here. Notice the elbows are not too far past the shoulders. Let's see if we can get a better look right here. So just a little bit beyond the shoulders. But watch the hips at this point. So the hips are drawn forward, the legs are drawn forward by the hips, the knees buckle and again, look at the feet set up, and then where the front of the body is from the timing perspective, as the kick engages, drives forward, closes the kick into the line. Just a beautiful job. I.

Dec. 10, 2024 - Sculling: How to Teach It

Sculling: How to Teach It Sculling it the quickest way to achieve that elusive “feel” for the water, yet most swimmers and teams don’t do enough of it. One reason is that sculling can be difficult to teach and to learn. This week, with help from Steve Haufler, we’re sharing our secrets for teaching the critical skill of sculling. Come join the discussion! Monday Better Pushoffs: Vertical Sculling Vertical sculling allows you to learn the basic movements of sculling without having to worry about air. It also allows the coach to TALK to the swimmer, giving real-time feedback to speed the learning process https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2976-vertical-sculling 0564 working on a soft field using flotation 1044 Watch the slight pitch of the hands 1214 thumbs down on the out 1390 pinkies down on the end 1881 soft kick to stabilize 2808 arm stable from shoulders to elbow 3288 only movement from elbows to hands 4144 at fins 4659 seems stability with the hands 5033 alternating hands 5279 move to symmetrical 5590 soft kick no fins 1-0142 working on stability of the head 11842 straight legs 12319 more intense Tuesday All Strokes: The Ins and Outs of Sculling Images to help you understand why and how sculling works to move you forward. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1569-all-strokes-the-ins-and-outs-of-sculling 0425 same look as vertical scaling only horizontal 1617 trying to develop an overall feel for the water 2326 stable from shoulder elbow 2460 elbow hand pivoting the palm 3035 stay soft 4586 feeling pressure has been a game we’ve played forever 4885 learn how to pitch the hand impacts the element around it 5935 just play with the water 1-0169 keep the fingers open 10424 keep the fingers closed 11100 finger slightly open 11779 stability 12593 only movement from the elbows to the hands 13306 would prefer the elbows are in front of or even with the shoulders 13854 shoulders in a better position stability 14724 soft hands 20269 soft hands 21949 only movement from the elbows to the hands 23724 heads stability 30379 take the vertical 30698 start to lean forward keep the arms doing the same thing 30965 eyes down and continue to do the same thing 30376 instead of creating Lyft you’re creating forward propulsion Wednesday Steve Haufler: Toys: Strapless Paddles Learn Steve’s genius progression for teaching swimmers how to scull. Strapless paddles are just one of his secrets. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1274-strapless-paddles 0472 the ability to keep the palms on the paddles means constant pressure 0973 Play in the water 1700 try to isolate the feeling of the hands 3813 slightly grip the paddle so it doesn’t fall off 3873 let go of the paddle so you’re not gripping 3955 grip to recover 4809 grip to hang on 4834 let go to learn press 10247 the goal being to keep the paddle facing backwards for as long as possible Thursday All Strokes: Trailing Hands Sculling – On Your Back Sculling in all directions will help you understand how to make a constant connection with the water. This also allows coach to give real-time feedback to the swimmer. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1512-all-strokes-trailing-hands-sculling 0910 always watch the softness of lead athletes hands 1430 front skull strapless 1671 see the slight bounce in the head 2464 try to keep the fingers down On your back 2922 fingertips up pushes you backwards 4088 fingertips down push pushes you forward 5317 this is not sculling 5935 which ever way the palms are facing you will go in the opposite direction 10664 fingertips up going away from the wall Friday Kevin Clements: Sit Scull Sure, you’re giving up some yardage when you scull. But think of the gains! Heightened feel for the water and abs like this guy’s! https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1496-sculling-sit-scull 0999 Head looking forward completely out of the water leg showing from knees to toes 1431 stability 1730 knees to toes connected with the surface of the water 1910 shoulder to elbow stable 2083 elbow to hands moving 2925 expose the shins 3321 continue looking forward 3664 stability and control of the entire body 4659 Full ab workout 5091 a combination of lift and propulsion 5717 this is a workout Saturday Glenn EP: Sculling vs. Pushing A video is worth a thousand words of teaching. Images like these can help swimmers visualize and understand the difference between sculling (productive) and pushing (not so productive). https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3263-sculling-or-pushing 0342 pushing 0676 where are you creating force 0699 slicing the hands in 1362 EVF 1390 fingertips down 1435 fingertips down 1476 Palms pitched backwards 1534 Palms pitched backwards 1672 shoulder to elbow stable 1803 elbow hands movement Sunday Masters: Masters Teaching – Front Scull When we teach sculling, we like to have the swimmer transition repeatedly from sculling to swimming – putting into practice the lessons of the scull. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1579-masters-teaching-front-scull 0541 Front skull with buoyancy 1528 lift air when necessary 1961 go from skull to swim focusing on high elbow 4313 elbows on the surface of the water 4512 give a target 4690 fingertips down 5069 watching the fingers 10165 all the focus is on the fingers to the elbows 10428 compare the catch position with the sculling exercise 11656 shoulder to elbow to hand position 11978 shoulder to elbow to hand position