GoSwim GoldBreaststroke - Head Position
0 commentsThis is an old fine point for breaststroke, but it still needs to be reinforced frequently when teaching swimmers of all ages.
New Clips Uploaded to GoSwimTV.com
Here are some frame grabs from the clips uploaded so far to goswimtv.com featuring Roland Schoeman.
Pic of the Week - November 24, 2011
This week's pic is of Olympian hero, Jason Lezak setting up for a massive pull.
Swimming Pic of the Week - November 17, 2011
Butterfly! Look for the levers in the body in this image.
Breaststroke - Under Lane
Keep your head down to avoid resistance and to get into a great gliding position on every stroke.
Roque Santos - Head Position and Shrug
Olympian Roque Santos answers questions from our app and website users: Where should your head be on breaststroke? How do I get a better shrug?
Freestyle - High Hips
It's amazing what having your hips just a couple inches higher in freestyle can mean to your efficiency and speed.
Freestyle - Avoiding the "Fall"
While there are many examples of great swimmers loping, or falling, into the water after a breath, for most of us normal swimmers, it's a much better idea to maintain a direct and stable body position while swimming freestyle.
Swimming Pic of the Week - February 11, 2010
Let us know what strikes you the most from this freestyle image.
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.
Swim Pic of the Week - June 11, 2009
Gee, guess who tops the list for the Pic of the Week this week?
Swim Question of the Week - June 10, 2009
What process does a swimmer need to follow to make a meaningful change in his or her stroke? What's the expected timeframe for change, and is the timeframe different depending on what aspect you're trying to change, e.g., does it take longer to change something involving the head... or the body... or the arms... or the feet?
Swimming Pic of the Week - March 26, 2009
Tell us what's happening in this pic, and if it's good... or not so good.
Breaststroke - Shark-Fin Kick
So you've been working on a nice, undulating breaststroke... getting your body to ride up and down and flow through the water. Now along comes a drill that looks like a throwback to the days of waterbug, flat breaststroke.
Freestyle - 6-Kick Switch
Consistent, quick kicking, combined with a stable body roll, helps you move everything forward when you're swimming freestyle. This drill gives you enough time to work on both.
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Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Reemi Wentzel about 12 hours ago
Ah.. made a math mistake.. did 1:35 and 25 sec rest. Yes now I see "10 to zero seconds rest" says coach Barbara. (Probably long... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Sheila about 13 hours ago
Nice. It's quite a bit more rest than the workout says you should have, but I completely understand wanting extra rest with fly. For me, ... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Reemi Wentzel about 16 hours ago
Well the good luck you wished me was helping me, Sheila! The first two rounds I choose butterfly and the slowest send off. Which left me ... more » -
Backstroke - Double Arm
by GW about 16 hours ago
Use the rotation to 'vault' from side to side and increase power of the stroke and hence, hopefully, the speed more » -
Backstroke - Double Arm
by Jonathan Cain about 16 hours ago
This actually is a great drill, and it should work for everyone because it allows you to really feel what a better catch and earlier appl... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Sheila 1 day ago
Good luck, Reemi. Can't wait to hear how it goes. Yes, I would either need the slowest sendoff or maybe the 2nd to the last. Not sure. It... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Reemi Wentzel 1 day ago
I choose the slowest send off and maybe even I am going to use my burner fins. Yes, this looks like challenging in effort and also in foc... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Sheila 1 day ago
I like this set, too. I was looking at it last night and thinking I might do it myself some time over the next few weeks as I might have ... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by Barbara Hummel 1 day ago
I gave this set to my Masters swimmers last week. By the end, everyone's tongue was hanging out. Huge effort level. But it was amazing... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2012
by wiken6281 1 day ago
You know, GW, coaching is not a popularity contest. I like this set, its a way for swimmers to challenge themselves and step it up. If th... more »
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