Freestyle – Relax and Feel
Sometimes we’re so caught up in the hard training of swimming, we forget to just experience the water.
Freestyle – With Dolphin Kick
Here’s another twist on combining two strokes into one drill to keep the mind firing on all cylinders.
Freestyle – Reduced Stroke 100s
Here’s a simple aspect you can add to any set to give you some insight on what you actually know about your stroke.
Freestyle – Disappear Behind Your Hand
Keeping your body narrow on freestyle makes hydrodynamic sense, but how narrow IS narrow?
Freestyle – Double Band Kick
Here’s a fun way to use the FINIS Pulling Ankle Strap that can help your swimmers learn a better flutter kick.
Freestyle – Fin Sprint
When you’re allowed to use fins to go fast in freestyle… USE them!
Developing a Narrow Flutter Kick
Other than the freestyle pull, flutter kick is the most used skill in swimming. Some people kick well, other people kick poorly, but just about everyone kicks a little when they swim freestyle. While it sometimes takes a lot of thought to develop a good flutter kick, it’s certainly worth the time.
Freestyle – Narrow Flutter Kick
Developing a constant kick is very important for freestyle, but making sure it’s narrow will also be something to focus on.
Freestyle – Position 11 Surge
When swimmers start to become more accomplished, they can start to add smaller focus points to standard drills. This is one instance of that.
Freestyle – Eyes-Up Catch
Sometimes it’s a good idea to SEE what you’re doing when you’re trying to master a skill.