GoSwim GoldFreestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
4 commentsBent-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..
Swimming Pic of the Week - December 31, 2009
We know we should have done something extra special for the last Pic of 2009...
Freestyle - Catch-Up Catch
Talk about a quick drill, here's one. This drill can be done during a kick set, or as a stand-alone drill.
Swim Picture of the Week - December 24, 2009
Nearing the end of the year, this is just a reminder to keep reaching!
Freestyle - Above-Speed Catch
Moving fast through the water requires a couple things: a great catch and a high-speed turnover. Sometimes, the harder you try, the less return you get on the water. By using tools, this becomes easier to feel.
Freestyle - Shoulder Catch
Developing an early catch in freestyle is extremely important for all swimmers, but it's just not easy for all swimmers.
Freestyle - Active Gliding
Wanna swim fast? Wanna swim for a long time efficiently? Experiment with cutting out the dead spots; it may be for you.
Freestyle - Eyes UP Catch
Getting stuck in a swimming mantra, or a generally accepted "way" to do things, is very typical of all swimmers. Breaking through to find the way that works specifically for YOU is atypical, but necessary for you to reach your potential. The mantra that yours eyes should be looking DOWN is one of those mantras that each swimmer needs to examine for him... or her self.
Backstroke - 4 Back 3 Free Catch
Why are freestyle and backstroke pulls so different? Since working with Aaron Peirsol, we've learned to think about the backstroke pull as being similar to a freestyle pull on the back. Here's a quick way to put that into play.
Freestyle - Doggie Dig with Two-Beat Kick
When you're swimming freestyle, there are so many things to think about that it's hard to zero in on the kick. In fact, many swimmers don't even know how many kicks they take per stroke cycle, let alone know how many kicks are ideal, or where they should be placed. Here's a drill that builds your awareness for what's happening "back there" and how it affects your stroke.
Freestyle - Practice the Catch
One of the most important aspects of freestyle is sometimes the toughest one to get right. Taking your time to really feel the catch is a very smart idea.
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Question of the Week - March 10, 2010
by SwimZen about 8 hours 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 about 8 hours 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 about 10 hours ago
Thanks GW. more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by GW about 13 hours 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 » -
Freestyle - Hand Entry - Sub for Pic of the Week
by JZ 4 days ago
spelling: thumb thumb thumb thhhhhhumb. Sorry. more »
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