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Swimming Set of the Week - March 19, 2010
Got championships? This week's set can help you taper, but can also be a good anaerobic set at any point in the season.
Swimming Pic of the Week - March 18, 2010
The weather is changing, and it's time for many of you to think about heading to the big water.
Freestyle - High-Elbow Catch
Catch-catch-catch... seems as if all we talk about is a high-elbow catch. For good reason. Nothing will move you through the water more effectively than an early, high-elbow catch in freestyle.
Getting In!
Seems that no matter what level of swimmer you are, the toughest part about our sport is simply getting in.
Trouble Seeing the Videos?
We've heard from a few friends overseas who recently have been having some troubles seeing the videos.
Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
This week's set combines many elements that coaches (and swimmers) should like: it's a team builder because everyone does the same set on the same sendoffs (except for beginners, who have a separate track); it's a set that pushes everyone to the limit; it's a set that you might not think you can make, but then you feel GREAT when you make it.
Swimming Pic of the Week - March 11, 2010
Think the streamline is completed only with the hands? Here's the rest of the story.
Question of the Week - March 10, 2010
There are no wrong answers here, as these are opinions. Define what a drill is.
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
Bent-arm extension is meant for swimmers who have reached a point in their life where the shoulders simply aren't as flexible as they used to be, and who find it difficult to reach full extension in freestyle..
Freestyle - Hand Entry - Sub for Pic of the Week
One of the first requests we received on the iPhone app, was to discuss, or illustrate, how the hand should enter the water on freestyle.
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Freestyle - High-Elbow Catch
by Glenn Mills 1 day ago
James. Cause I'm a breaststroker. ;) more » -
Freestyle - High-Elbow Catch
by James Stuart 1 day ago
Glenn, why you move your arm left to right? I am just wondering... more » -
Swimming Pic of the Week - March 18, 2010
by sprinter 1 day ago
the fastes way in and out. Also very useful in triathlon. more » -
Swimming Pic of the Week - March 18, 2010
by Juliette 1 day ago
worst fly ever seen?????.....hihihihi...no,....just kidding....smart way to get out of the water!!!!... more » -
Freestyle - High-Elbow Catch
by Juliette 1 day ago
Were not worthy.....hihi more » -
Freestyle - High-Elbow Catch
by Glenn Mills 1 day ago
Thanks Steve. Tons of feedback all the way around on this one. From how it's destroyed swimmers careers, to how it's helped. Suffice i... more » -
Freestyle - High-Elbow Catch
by steve 1 day ago
I forgot to say THANKS for the drill. This little tid-bit perspective on arm position is turning out to have a significant positive impa... more » -
Swimming Pic of the Week - March 18, 2010
by lutfuoglu 2 days ago
have very good pictures more » -
Freestyle - High-Elbow Catch
by Tarik 2 days ago
Great drill, Glenn. This might help me with that problem of mine you saw while coaching me, where my left elbow drops and the forearm go... more » -
Freestyle - Shoulder Breath
by twids 2 days ago
Thanks for this one, Glenn. Tried it with my 11-12s yesterday, and just the process of learning the drill helped my late-breathers (read:... more »
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