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Self-Taught Backstroke: Techniques for Advanced Swimmers
Backstroke is the only competitive stroke performed on the back, requiring a unique mix of core stability, shoulder mobility, and...

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Jul 13 min read


Adapting Breaststroke Training for Different Skill Levels
Breaststroke is one of the most technical strokes in swimming—requiring precision, rhythm, timing, and flexibility. Whether you're...

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Jul 12 min read


How to Adjust Your Freestyle Training for Speed vs. Endurance
Freestyle, or front crawl, is the most versatile and widely used stroke in competitive and recreational swimming. Whether you're...

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Jul 12 min read


Streamlined Breathing Techniques for IM
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most technical and demanding events in swimming. With four different strokes — butterfly,...

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Jun 283 min read


Explosive Push-Off Drills for Faster Butterfly Starts
The start of a butterfly race sets the tone for everything that follows. Whether it's a 50m sprint or a 200m event, a powerful push-off...

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Jun 283 min read


Head Position Drills: Perfecting Alignment in Backstroke
Backstroke is a beautiful blend of rhythm, rotation, and balance — and one of the most overlooked yet essential components of a great...

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Jun 273 min read


Enhancing the Glide Phase: Drills for Streamlined Breaststroke Swimming
Breaststroke is the only stroke with a built-in glide phase — a moment of stillness and efficiency that can make or break your swim....

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Jun 273 min read


Catch-Up Freestyle Drills for Stroke Synchronization and Control
Freestyle swimming demands more than just speed — it requires timing, control, and smooth synchronization between the arms, legs, and...

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Jun 263 min read


Creating a Balanced IM Training Regimen
The Individual Medley (IM) is the ultimate test of a swimmer’s versatility, endurance, and skill. With four strokes— butterfly,...

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Jun 262 min read


How to Perfect Your Butterfly Kick and Glide
The butterfly stroke is known for its power and grace, but at the heart of every smooth and efficient butterfly lies two key elements:...

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Jun 253 min read


Analyzing Breaststroke Race Videos for Improvement
In competitive swimming, small changes can yield big results. For breaststroke swimmers, where timing, technique, and efficiency are...

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Jun 253 min read


Backstroke Power and Force Production: How to Build Speed and Efficiency
Backstroke may appear graceful, but beneath the smooth glide lies an essential engine: power and force production . To swim backstroke...

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Jun 253 min read


How to Overcome Front Crawl Breathing Anxiety
Breathing is one of the most common obstacles for swimmers learning front crawl (freestyle). Many beginners — and even intermediate...

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Jun 243 min read


Swimming Workouts for Improving Speed and Agility
Speed and agility aren’t just important for sprint races—they’re critical to every swimmer who wants to be faster off the blocks, sharper...

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Jun 243 min read


How to Use Kickboards to Strengthen Your Freestyle Kick
A strong freestyle kick is essential for speed, balance, and propulsion in the water. One of the simplest yet most effective tools to...

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Jun 223 min read


Improving Backstroke Push-Off Without Coaching: A Self-Guided Approach
A strong push-off is essential to maximizing your speed and momentum in backstroke swimming. For those training solo or without a coach,...

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Jun 222 min read


How to Improve Your Breaststroke Kick With Wall Drills
A strong, well-timed breaststroke kick is essential for propulsion, rhythm, and overall efficiency in the stroke. However, many swimmers...

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Jun 213 min read


Step-by-Step Single Arm Butterfly Progression Drills
Mastering the butterfly stroke requires a blend of strength, rhythm, timing, and technique. For many swimmers—especially beginners—the...

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Jun 203 min read


How to Develop a Competitive Backstroke Strategy on Your Own
Backstroke is a dynamic and technically demanding stroke that rewards swimmers who combine strong fundamentals with intelligent race...

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Jun 203 min read


Using Data to Enhance Your Freestyle Training
Freestyle is the foundation of competitive swimming, but mastering it goes beyond just logging laps. In today’s performance-focused...

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Jun 193 min read
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