During the holiday season, we all know that hard training is on tap for everyone; however, there should be SOME time for fun.

Here's more backstroke imagery. Let us know what you think.

Great backstroke drills are hard to come by, so when a Canadian coaching friend suggested this one, we had to post it as soon as possible.

Here's a practice created by our local state representatives. Should be interesting to try, but pay attention.

Here's an alternate to set #1 -- for the mortals among us.

Here's a fun drill that tests the upper limit of your flutter kick...and the lower limit of your Tempo Trainer.

Here's a nice pic of a backstroker about to finish. Tell us what you think.

Sometimes you get introduced to a drill that's so tough, you just have to try it. Marching Soldier is one of those drills.

Backstroke Spin Drill is one of the most FUN drills in swimming because it lets you do all the things you’re not supposed to do, and lets you do them in a BIG way. No splash? You want to be covered in spray when you do this drill. Stay hidden and balanced? Fugettaboutit. Look up? Rotate your hips? Soft, clean hand entry? No way! No time!

This week we start to feature our favorite swimmers who are gearing up for Olympic Trials later this month in Omaha, Nebraska. Kicking off our month of celebration is triple gold-medalist backstroker, Aaron Peirsol.

Two main sets to choose from. In one lane, we'll have 3 swimmers sharing 1 Tech Toc and 1 Hydro Hip, working on rotation in freestyle and backstroke. In the other lanes, the freestylers and triathletes will have a freestyle set with descending sendoffs, simulating race-day fatigue in a distance event.

Tell us what you think of the backstroke demonstrated by this young swimmer.

Watch Aaron and Michael Phelps in a great race. Aaron wins from lane 5.

Aaron Peirsol's 2nd place at the Santa Clara International Invitational. Lane 6.

Do you over-reach on your backstroke? Having a hard time keeping your hips up? Wondering how your hands should exit to initiate the recovery? Want to get the feeling of where you start your pull? Want to get a bonus effect of practicing your breaststroke underwater pull? This drill is for YOU!