Freestyle - Single-Arm Breath

By Glenn Mills to Freestyle | Jan 20, 2010 09:38AM |

When working with great swimmers, it's always interesting to see what specific things they do that we can all learn from. Working with Fran Crippen showed us a great breathing drill mixed into an old standard.

Swimming Pic of the Week - January 14, 2010

By Glenn Mills to Pic of the Week | Jan 14, 2010 09:14AM |

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We had an opportunity to spend a bit more time with Fran Crippen. I couldn't resist posting this pic immediately.

Freestyle - Single Paddle

By Glenn Mills to Freestyle | Jan 12, 2010 09:46AM |

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Do you limp when you swim freestyle? Do you lean too much to one side or the other because you breathe to only one side? While these things are easy to correct for a short period of time, a permanent fix requires greater focus over a longer period of time. Here's a quick way to experience what a proper, balanced freestyle pull should feel like.

Swimming Pic of the Week - December 31, 2009

By Glenn Mills to Pic of the Week | Dec 31, 2009 12:34PM |

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We know we should have done something extra special for the last Pic of 2009...

Swim Picture of the Week - December 24, 2009

By Glenn Mills to Pic of the Week | Dec 24, 2009 08:00AM |

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Nearing the end of the year, this is just a reminder to keep reaching!

Freestyle - Above-Speed Catch

By Glenn Mills to Freestyle | Dec 15, 2009 10:58AM |

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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.

Backstroke - Single Arm (Rouse-Style Execution)

By Glenn Mills to Backstroke | Dec 02, 2009 08:00AM |

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execution
noun: the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it

Freestyle - Active Gliding

By Glenn Mills to Freestyle | Oct 13, 2009 06:46AM |

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Wanna swim fast? Wanna swim for a long time efficiently? Experiment with cutting out the dead spots; it may be for you.

Backstroke - 4 Back 3 Free Catch

By Glenn Mills to Backstroke | Sep 29, 2009 06:08AM |

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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.

Sculling - Kickboard Sit

By Glenn Mills to All Strokes (IM) | Sep 22, 2009 10:43AM |

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When you swim, there are so many little fine points to monitor that it's simply too much for the mind to process. This is why sculling, practiced on a regular basis, can build awareness in your hands, teaching them how to find the best way to hold water, rather than having to think about it.

Training - Lezak Pullouts

By Glenn Mills to All Strokes (IM) | Jul 28, 2009 08:00AM |

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Whenever we have a chance to work with a great athlete, we always learn little tidbits that keep the sport fun. Jason Lezak shared with us a story of his training at Rose Bowl Aquatics in which they did 8 x 200 meters, with 8 "pullouts" at the end of each length.

Freestyle - How to Use a Pull Buoy

By Barbara Hummel to Freestyle | Jun 30, 2009 08:02AM |

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You take a piece of foam, hold it between your thighs, and go swim. Could it get any simpler? Well, yes. Here are some pull-buoy dos and don'ts that will help you EXCEL on your next pull set. And for triathletes: Learn how to use your pull buoy to simulate wetsuit swimming in the pool.

Freestyle - Doggie Dig with Two-Beat Kick

By Barbara Hummel to Freestyle | Jun 30, 2009 08:01AM |

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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.