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How to Tackle Waves During Open Water Races
Open water swimming presents unique challenges that pool swimmers don’t typically encounter, and one of the biggest obstacles is handling...

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Apr 3, 20253 min read


How to Perform the Catch and Pull Phases in Freestyle Swimming
The freestyle stroke is the fastest and most efficient swimming technique, and its power comes largely from the catch and pull phases ....

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Apr 2, 20253 min read


How to Use Drills to Improve Backstroke Timing
Backstroke is a unique stroke that requires a precise rhythm between arm movements, leg kicks, and breathing . If your timing is off, you...

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Apr 2, 20253 min read


How to Incorporate Dryland Training Into Breaststroke Practice
Breaststroke requires a unique combination of flexibility, strength, coordination, and endurance . While pool workouts are essential,...

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Apr 1, 20254 min read


How to Develop a Swimming Routine That Encourages Skill Growth
Swimming is a skill-based sport that requires a combination of technique, endurance, strength, and consistency to see real improvement....

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Apr 1, 20253 min read


5 Pool Exercises to Perfect Your Butterfly Breathing
Breathing efficiently in butterfly stroke is one of the biggest challenges swimmers face. Unlike freestyle or backstroke, where breathing...

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Mar 30, 20253 min read


Common Backstroke Mistakes and How to Fix Them Yourself
Backstroke is a smooth and efficient swimming style, but it requires proper technique to maximize speed, endurance, and efficiency. Many...

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Mar 29, 20253 min read


Self-Taught Freestyle: Tips for Swimming in Pools vs. Open Water
Freestyle is the most efficient and commonly used swimming stroke, whether you're swimming laps in a pool or navigating the vastness of...

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Mar 28, 20253 min read


Explosive IM Drills for Peak Performance
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most demanding events in swimming, requiring strength, endurance, and seamless transitions...

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Mar 27, 20253 min read


Power Pull Drills: Maximizing Propulsion in Butterfly
The butterfly stroke is one of the most challenging and physically demanding strokes in swimming. It requires a combination of strength,...

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Mar 27, 20254 min read


Sprint Turn Drills: Reducing Time in Backstroke Turns
In competitive backstroke, every millisecond counts , and a fast, efficient turn can make the difference between winning and falling...

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Mar 26, 20254 min read


High-Intensity Breaststroke Drills for Competitive Swimmers
Breaststroke is a unique and technically demanding stroke that requires powerful propulsion, precise timing, and efficient recovery ....

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Mar 26, 20254 min read


Head Positioning Drills to Maintain Proper Alignment in Freestyle
Proper head positioning is one of the most important elements of an efficient freestyle stroke . When your head is correctly aligned,...

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Mar 25, 20254 min read


How to Train for IM in a Limited Time Frame
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most challenging events in swimming, requiring proficiency in all four strokes (butterfly,...

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Mar 24, 20254 min read


Creating Fun and Engaging Butterfly Drills for Kids
The butterfly stroke is one of the most challenging yet exciting strokes for young swimmers to learn. With its dolphin-like movements,...

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Mar 24, 20254 min read


The Role of Streamlining in Breaststroke Speed
Breaststroke is often seen as a slow and technical stroke , but mastering streamlining can dramatically increase speed and efficiency ....

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Mar 23, 20254 min read


How to Perform Your Best Backstroke at Competitions
Backstroke is a technically demanding yet graceful and powerful stroke that requires precision, endurance, and race strategy . Unlike...

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Mar 22, 20255 min read


Balancing Breathing and Stroke Rate in Front Crawl
The front crawl is the fastest and most energy-efficient swimming stroke, but balancing breathing with stroke rate can be challenging....

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Mar 22, 20254 min read


How to Progress from Beginner to Intermediate Swimmer
Swimming is an essential skill that requires patience, technique, and endurance . As a beginner, you may have learned basic strokes,...

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Mar 21, 20254 min read


How to Time Your Stroke for Freestyle Efficiency
Freestyle is the fastest and most energy-efficient stroke in swimming, but achieving maximum speed and endurance depends on proper...

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Mar 19, 20254 min read
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