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Understanding the Relationship Between Stroke Count and Speed in Breaststroke
Breaststroke is one of the most technically demanding strokes in competitive swimming. While most swimmers focus on increasing speed,...

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May 4, 20252 min read


Training Tips for Backstroke Events of Different Lengths
Backstroke races come in various lengths — from 50 meters to 200 meters — and each distance demands a specific training approach. Whether...

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May 3, 20252 min read


Strategies for Improving Front Crawl Starts and Finishes
In competitive swimming, every fraction of a second counts. While swimmers often focus on stroke mechanics and endurance, starts and...

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May 3, 20253 min read


The Role of Patience and Encouragement in Swim Lessons
Learning to swim is more than just a physical milestone — it’s an emotional and psychological journey for many children and adults....

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May 2, 20252 min read


The Benefits of Cross-Training for Swimmers
While swimming is an excellent full-body workout, focusing solely on laps in the pool can limit your overall athletic development. That’s...

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May 2, 20252 min read


Water Safety Tips for Parents: Keeping Kids Safe Around Water
Water can be a source of fun, relaxation, and learning for kids — but it also comes with serious risks. Drowning remains one of the...

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May 1, 20253 min read


Games for Sibling Bonding During Swim Practice
Swim practice doesn't have to be all drills and lap swimming — it can also be a great opportunity for siblings to bond , develop...

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May 1, 20253 min read


How to Deal With Windy Conditions During Open Water Swims
Open water swimming offers incredible variety and freedom, but it's also full of unpredictable elements—one of the most common being...

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Apr 30, 20253 min read


How to Fix a Dropped Elbow in Freestyle Arm Pull
A dropped elbow in the freestyle arm pull is a common technique flaw that can significantly reduce your propulsion and efficiency in the...

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Apr 30, 20253 min read


How to Build Consistent Backstroke Endurance
Backstroke is a unique and technical stroke that challenges swimmers to stay streamlined, coordinated, and relaxed — all while facing the...

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Apr 29, 20253 min read


How to Use One-Arm Drills to Refine Breaststroke Pulls
Breaststroke is a stroke where even minor flaws in arm movement can lead to wasted energy and lost speed. One effective way to fine-tune...

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Apr 29, 20253 min read


The Best Drills for Building Confidence in Young Swimmers
Helping young swimmers build confidence in the water is one of the most important foundations for long-term swimming success. Before...

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Apr 29, 20253 min read


Teaching Floating Skills to Children with Mobility Challenges
Floating is a critical foundation for learning how to swim. It builds water confidence, body awareness, and safety skills. For children...

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Apr 28, 20253 min read


Using a Tempo Trainer for Butterfly Rhythm Drills
Butterfly is all about timing, rhythm, and flow . Without consistent pacing, even strong swimmers can lose efficiency and tire quickly....

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Apr 28, 20253 min read


Tips for Structuring Your Self-Learning Backstroke Workouts
Learning backstroke on your own can be both rewarding and challenging. Without a coach on deck, it’s essential to structure your workouts...

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Apr 27, 20253 min read


How to Develop a Structured Breaststroke Practice Plan
Breaststroke is one of the most technical strokes in swimming. From the unique timing of the pull, breath, kick, and glide, to the power...

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Apr 26, 20253 min read


Creating a Competitive Freestyle Training Routine
Freestyle, or front crawl, is the fastest and most efficient stroke in competitive swimming. But reaching peak performance in freestyle...

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Apr 25, 20252 min read


Pool Ball Games: Combining Fun and Skill Development in Groups
Swimming isn’t just about laps and drills — it can also be a platform for fun, creativity, and teamwork. Pool ball games are a fantastic...

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Apr 25, 20253 min read


The Benefits of Teaching Babies to Swim Early
Introducing babies to water at an early age isn’t just about fun splashes and adorable moments — it’s also a powerful foundation for...

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Apr 25, 20252 min read


How to Handle Currents During a Triathlon Swim Leg
The swim leg of a triathlon presents unique challenges — especially when currents come into play. Whether you're racing in a river, bay,...

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Apr 24, 20253 min read
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