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How to Incorporate Recovery into Your Backstroke Training
Backstroke is a demanding stroke that requires endurance, rhythm, and strong coordination of arms, legs, and core. However, one of the...

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Sep 1, 20252 min read


How to Transition Breaststroke Skills from Pool to Open Water
Breaststroke is one of the most accessible and widely used strokes, especially among recreational swimmers and those beginning their open...

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Aug 31, 20252 min read


How to Boost Your Freestyle Speed on Your Own
Freestyle is the fastest and most commonly used stroke in swimming, but improving speed requires more than just swimming harder. If...

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Aug 30, 20252 min read


Stroke Mastery Relay: Advanced Games for Stroke Perfection
Competitive swimming requires not just physical conditioning but also precision in stroke mechanics. To make training both engaging and...

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Aug 30, 20252 min read


The Role of Encouragement in Baby Swimming: Building Confidence From the Star
Introducing babies to swimming is more than just an early water safety step — it’s also an opportunity to foster confidence, joy, and...

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Aug 29, 20252 min read


How to Build Endurance for Ironman Triathlon Swimming
For triathletes, the Ironman swim leg is the first big challenge of race day: a 2.4-mile (3.8 km) open water swim that tests not only...

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Aug 28, 20252 min read


Breaststroke to Freestyle Turn Drills: Maximizing IM Turn Speed
In Individual Medley (IM) races, the transition from one stroke to another can make or break performance. Among the four transitions, the...

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Aug 28, 20252 min read


Dolphin Kick Off the Wall: Drills for Butterfly Breakouts
The dolphin kick off the wall is one of the most powerful tools a butterfly swimmer can master. Often referred to as the fifth stroke ,...

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Aug 27, 20252 min read


Speed Endurance Drills: Improving Sustained Backstroke Performance
Backstroke is a unique and technically demanding stroke that requires both efficiency and power. While sprinting relies heavily on...

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Aug 27, 20252 min read


Two-Kick, One-Breath Drill: Refining Timing in Breaststroke Breathing
Breaststroke is a rhythm-based stroke where precise coordination between the arms, legs, and breathing determines both speed and...

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Aug 26, 20252 min read


Developing Consistent Kick Patterns: Tempo-Based Freestyle Drills
Freestyle, often seen as the fastest and most efficient stroke, relies heavily on the rhythm and strength of the kick. While arm movement...

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Aug 25, 20252 min read


How to Design Swim Sessions for Kids With Learning Disabilities
Swimming is more than just a life-saving skill — it’s a source of joy, confidence, and independence. For children with learning...

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Aug 25, 20252 min read


How to Track and Improve IM Split Times
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most challenging events in swimming, demanding skill, endurance, and speed across all four...

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Aug 24, 20252 min read


Training Mistakes to Avoid for Butterfly Swimmers
The butterfly stroke is often seen as one of the most challenging yet rewarding strokes in swimming. It requires a perfect balance of...

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Aug 23, 20252 min read


How to Achieve Perfect Breaststroke Pull-Outs
The breaststroke pull-out is one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of competitive breaststroke. Executed after each start...

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Aug 22, 20252 min read


How to Balance Speed and Endurance in Backstroke
Backstroke is one of the most technically demanding strokes in swimming, requiring athletes to maintain efficiency while generating...

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Aug 22, 20252 min read


The Benefits of Using Swim Paddles in Front Crawl
When it comes to improving front crawl (freestyle) technique and power, swim paddles are one of the most effective tools in a swimmer’s...

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Aug 22, 20252 min read


How to Teach Freestyle: Drills and Techniques
Freestyle, often called the front crawl, is one of the most widely taught and practiced strokes in swimming. Known for its speed and...

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Aug 21, 20252 min read


How to Teach Kids to Recognize Water Hazards
Swimming is one of the most enjoyable and beneficial activities for children, but safety must always come first. Teaching kids to...

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Aug 21, 20252 min read


Training for a Long-Distance Open Water Swim
Long-distance open water swimming is one of the most rewarding challenges a swimmer can take on. Unlike pool swimming, open water brings...

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Aug 20, 20252 min read
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