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Sculling Drills: Enhancing Water Feel in Backstroke
In backstroke, mastering the subtle interaction between your hands and the water—often called “feel for the water”—is crucial for speed...

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Jun 23 min read


Power Glide Drills: Combining Strength and Efficiency in Breaststroke
Breaststroke is the only competitive stroke with a built-in glide phase — a moment of stillness where speed and efficiency depend...

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Jun 23 min read


Enhancing Water Feel: Sensory Drills for Better Freestyle Control
In freestyle swimming, speed and efficiency aren’t just about power — they’re about precision . One of the most critical yet often...

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Jun 13 min read


Incorporating Recovery into Your IM Training Plan
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most physically and mentally demanding events in competitive swimming. Training for it means...

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May 302 min read


The Impact of Rest and Recovery on Butterfly Performance
Butterfly is often considered the most physically demanding of the four competitive strokes. It requires explosive power, precise timing,...

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May 303 min read


Strength Training Exercises to Improve Breaststroke Speed
Breaststroke is unique among the competitive strokes — it’s explosive, technical, and requires precise timing between the pull, breath,...

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May 303 min read


Analyzing Competition Backstroke Times and Techniques: A Guide for Swimmers and Coaches
In competitive swimming, backstroke is a race of precision, technique, and pacing. To improve performance, athletes and coaches must look...

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May 293 min read


How to Optimize Your Front Crawl Training with Heart Rate Monitoring
Front crawl, also known as freestyle, is the fastest and most commonly used stroke in competitive and fitness swimming. While swimmers...

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May 293 min read


How to Handle Behavioral Challenges in Swim Lessons
Teaching swim lessons comes with a unique set of joys—and challenges. While most children are excited to be in the water, instructors and...

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May 283 min read


How to Incorporate Dryland Training into Your Swim Routine
Swimming is one of the most demanding full-body sports, requiring endurance, flexibility, strength, and control. While time in the pool...

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May 282 min read


Creating a Swim Log to Track Long-Term Progress
Success in swimming doesn’t just come from hours in the water — it comes from tracking what works, identifying what doesn’t, and...

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May 263 min read


How to Practice Freestyle Breathing in a Small Pool
Freestyle breathing is one of the most challenging skills for beginner swimmers to master — and practicing it becomes even trickier in...

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May 263 min read


How to Prevent Neck Strain While Swimming Backstroke
Backstroke is known for its smooth, fluid motion and for allowing swimmers to breathe freely while keeping their face above water....

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May 253 min read


How to Isolate Breaststroke Arm Movements for Precision
Breaststroke is a timing-dependent stroke where even minor technique flaws can lead to significant drag and inefficiency. One of the most...

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May 253 min read


Tailoring Swim Instruction for Hyperactive and Impulsive Learners
Teaching swimming to hyperactive and impulsive learners — including children with ADHD or other neurodiverse traits — requires a...

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May 233 min read


The Butterfly ‘Head-Lead’ Drill for Proper Motion
The butterfly stroke is often seen as one of the most beautiful yet technically demanding in competitive swimming. Its success relies...

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May 233 min read


How to Use Drills to Improve Your Breaststroke Technique
Breaststroke is a beautiful blend of timing, rhythm, and precision. Unlike other strokes, it relies heavily on perfect synchronization...

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May 223 min read


Balancing Technique, Endurance, and Speed in Your Freestyle Plan
When it comes to mastering freestyle, it’s not just about swimming farther or faster — it’s about striking the right balance between...

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May 222 min read


How to Make Swimming Fun for Babies and Toddlers
Introducing babies and toddlers to swimming isn’t just about water safety — it’s about building a positive, playful relationship with...

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May 212 min read


How to Improve Stroke Efficiency for Triathlon Swimming
Triathlon swimming isn't about who has the prettiest stroke—it's about who gets out of the water fast, efficient, and fresh enough to...

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May 213 min read
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