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Go Swim Lingo
By popular request, we've put together a glossary of commonly used swimming terms. While this is by no means a complete list of swimming-related terminology, it's a good place to start if you're trying to understand some of the language used in our drills, practices, and articles.
Lane Etiquette for Masters Training
Here are some rules of the road when you train with other swimmers.
Swimming Pace Clock 101
Joining a team is a big step for most swimmers, and the experience can be a bit daunting. One of the biggest challenges is figuring out how to read the pace clock. Here's how to tell time at the pool.
The Pool
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Question of the Week - March 10, 2010
by Tomás about 12 hours ago
It is the practice of an isolated swimming movement in order to enhance technique. more » -
Question of the Week - March 10, 2010
by SwimZen 1 day ago
Well to me a swimming drill is like any other drill in sports (baseball was my sport growing up and now golf). The purpose being to learn... more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by tenstars 1 day ago
Thanks for showing this drill. This is exactly how I swim. It is helpful to see it done well. more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by Tomás 1 day ago
Thanks GW. more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by GW 1 day ago
It's about what is right for the individual, not necessarily the text book answer. If you have full mobility don't bother with it but doi... more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by Tomás 1 day ago
I really don't get it...but great rotation from both swimmers. more » -
Swimming Pic of the Week - January 28, 2010
by Brian Goodell 1 day ago
It's definitely in a diving well, just beneath the diving platform. Fran looks great. It is wonderful how he has carved out his legacy in... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 5, 2010
by Barbara Hummel 1 day ago
Sure, absolutely you could do the kicks without a board... just be consistent throughout the set. Personally (and talking breaststr... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 5, 2010
by GW 2 days ago
I like this one, Barbara. Would you ever do it without a kick board. My swimmers had a kick set yesterday and thought I'd gone soft becau... more » -
15,500 yard practice...
by Donal 2 days ago
Thanks, realised that my post above made me sound like a d1ck though. I wasn't saying I was better than Glen. I'd wish to be half as good... more »
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