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Catch-Up Drills: Refining Timing and Coordination in Backstroke
The backstroke is all about rhythm, control, and precise coordination between your arms, legs, and core. One of the most effective tools...

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May 72 min read


Power Pull Drills: Maximizing the Breaststroke Propulsion
Breaststroke is a rhythm-based stroke that relies heavily on timing, technique, and propulsion from both the arms and legs. While the...

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May 62 min read


Balancing Speed and Endurance Training for IM
Individual Medley (IM) swimming challenges athletes to master all four strokes — butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle — in...

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May 52 min read


How to Enhance Your Butterfly Performance
The butterfly stroke is known for its power, rhythm, and grace—but it's also one of the most technically demanding swimming styles. For...

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May 52 min read


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 42 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 32 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 33 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 303 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 293 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 293 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 283 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 273 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 263 min read


Breath-Hold Drills: Enhancing Endurance in Backstroke Swimming
Backstroke may be the only stroke where your face stays out of the water, but that doesn’t mean breathing is effortless — especially in...

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Apr 233 min read


Stroke Counting Drills for Efficiency and Conservation of Energy
In swimming, efficiency often matters more than speed alone—especially over long distances or in Individual Medley (IM) events. One of...

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Apr 223 min read


The Most Common Beginner Mistakes in Breaststroke (And How to Fix Them)
Breaststroke may look graceful and controlled when performed well, but for beginners, it’s often the trickiest stroke to learn correctly....

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Apr 203 min read


How to Maintain Proper Body Position in Freestyle
Maintaining correct body position in freestyle (front crawl) is one of the most essential skills for swimmers of all levels. Whether...

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Apr 163 min read


How to Master the Arm-to-Leg Coordination in Backstroke
Backstroke may appear smooth and effortless when done correctly, but beneath the surface lies a sophisticated balance of arm and leg...

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Apr 163 min read


How to Build Consistency in Breaststroke Stroke Cycles
Breaststroke is one of the most technical and rhythm-dependent strokes in competitive swimming. To swim it efficiently and effectively,...

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Apr 153 min read


Improving Your Backstroke with Advanced Techniques
Backstroke is a deceptively complex stroke. While it may appear effortless when done correctly, mastering backstroke at a high level...

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Apr 133 min read
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