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How to Practice Backstroke Turns Independently
Mastering backstroke turns is essential for competitive swimmers and self-learners alike. A smooth, fast turn can shave valuable seconds...

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Jul 18, 20253 min read


How to Use a Mirror Drill to Check Breaststroke Body Alignment
In breaststroke, body alignment is everything. A streamlined body reduces drag, improves efficiency, and allows swimmers to glide longer...

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Jul 18, 20253 min read


How to Float and Kick Efficiently in Freestyle Swimming
Floating and kicking are two foundational skills in freestyle swimming. Without solid technique in these areas, even strong arm pulls and...

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Jul 17, 20252 min read


The Connection Between Swimming and Cognitive Development
Swimming is often celebrated for its physical benefits—improved cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and coordination. But...

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Jul 17, 20253 min read


Designing an Adaptive Swimming Curriculum for Diverse Abilities
Swimming is a life-saving skill and a powerful form of exercise, therapy, and joy. But traditional swim instruction doesn’t always meet...

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Jul 16, 20253 min read


How to Simplify Butterfly Stroke with Breathing Drills
The butterfly stroke is a powerful and rhythmic stroke—but for many swimmers, especially beginners, the timing of the breathing is what...

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Jul 16, 20253 min read


Improving Your Backstroke Technique for Advanced Performance
Breaststroke is a highly technical and timing-dependent stroke that requires coordination, power, and rhythm. While most training happens...

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Jul 16, 20253 min read


Training for Breaststroke in Different Water Environments
Breaststroke is a highly technical stroke that depends on timing, glide, and body positioning. While many swimmers train exclusively in...

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Jul 15, 20252 min read


Psychological Techniques for Overcoming Freestyle Swimming Anxiety
Freestyle swimming can be incredibly liberating — but for many swimmers, especially beginners, it also brings feelings of anxiety....

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Jul 15, 20253 min read


Pool Pirate Adventure: Using Imagination to Improve Balance and Coordination
Children learn best when they’re engaged — and nothing captures their imagination like a daring pirate adventure. In swimming lessons,...

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Jul 14, 20253 min read


How to Teach Your Toddler to Kick in the Water
Teaching your toddler to kick in the water is one of the most important steps in helping them become comfortable and confident swimmers....

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Jul 14, 20253 min read


How to Improve Your Stroke Rate for Triathlon Swimming
In triathlon, efficient swimming is about more than gliding gracefully through the water — it’s about speed, endurance, and smooth...

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Jul 13, 20253 min read


IM Breathing Efficiency Drills: Managing Air Intake Across All Strokes
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most demanding swimming events, combining all four strokes — butterfly, backstroke,...

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Jul 13, 20253 min read


Plyometric Drills: Enhancing Explosiveness in Butterfly
Butterfly is the most physically demanding stroke in swimming, requiring a combination of strength, timing, and explosive power. To...

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Jul 12, 20253 min read


Backstroke Drills for Speed and Power
Backstroke is often praised for its elegance and rhythm, but when it comes to racing, speed and power are everything. Whether you're...

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Jul 12, 20253 min read


Frog Kick Drills: Perfecting the Breaststroke Kick
The frog kick — the driving force behind a powerful breaststroke — is one of the most technical elements in swimming. Often misunderstood...

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Jul 11, 20253 min read


Sprint Interval Training: High-Intensity Freestyle Drills
Freestyle sprinting demands more than just raw speed — it requires explosive power, sharp technique, and the ability to maintain form...

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Jul 11, 20253 min read


How to Transition Children With Special Needs Into Swim Classes
Swimming is not only a life-saving skill but also a therapeutic and empowering activity for children with special needs. From building...

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Jul 10, 20253 min read


How to Monitor Progress in IM Training
The Individual Medley (IM) is one of the most complex and demanding events in competitive swimming, requiring mastery of all four strokes...

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Jul 10, 20253 min read


Common Technique Errors in Butterfly and How to Fix Them
The butterfly stroke is one of the most demanding styles in swimming, requiring power, rhythm, coordination, and precise timing. While...

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Jul 9, 20253 min read
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