Catch Pull Push Drill
I really like this drill. It helps practice all four phases of the underwater pull — the catch, the press, the push and the squeeze.
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Front Scull
Front Scull drill is one of the best drills to help establish your “feel” for the water and improve your freestyle catch. It’s a slow…
Elbow Slap
A swimmer’s hand entry is important in setting up a good pull. Reaching through the water, rather than over it, helps the swimmer find stable…
Freestyle Kick w/ Arms by Side
Kicking like crazy isn’t a good idea during the swim leg of your triathlon. The primary role of your legs during the race is to…
Extended Dog Paddle
Body rotation is an important trick to learn. It will help you swim through the water with greater efficiency. This is one of the harder…
Back Flutter Kick with a Roll
Finding the right “balance” is key to swimming. When a swimmer is balanced, they are working with the water, not against it. Finding the right…
Back Flutter Kick
“Balancing” is an important part of swimming, regardless of which stroke you are doing. For that reason, it’s always a good idea to experiment with…
Golf
Swimming can be a balance between efficiency and effectiveness. There is often a trade off — we can develop an efficient technique while going slow,…
Finger-Tip Drag
The over-the-water recovery can’t really help the swimmer gain extra momentum. However, it can cause problems with the stroke if the swimmer’s hand swings very…
Thumb-to-Thigh
This drill is designed to help make sure that the swimmer completes a full underwater pull. It’s common for swimmers to start their over-the-water recovery…