Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Tumble Turns
A tumble turn or flip turn is one of the turns in swimming, used to reverse the direction in which the person is swimming. It is done when the swimmer reaches the end of the swimming pool but still has one or more lengths to swim.
Working on the underwater works...
The underwater phase is considered to be a vital part of any swim stroke.
Sunday, January 31, 2021
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Backstroke kick...
The backstroke provides you with a whole-body workout that's especially beneficial to the latissimus dorsi muscle (also known as the “lats”) in your back. It also works out your chest, arms, legs, glutes and core. Consistent swimming on your back will help these major muscle groups grow stronger.
The swimmers are Practicing flip turns with & without fins....
Flip Turn Tips
Tight ball.
Approach wall fast (with momentum)
Don't glide into the wall.
Don't lift head up to breath right before the wall.
Use the T on bottom/flip at an arms length.
Push off on your back.
Don't breath on the breakout stroke – it kills speed off streamline.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Swimming is a full-body movement, and efficiency comes from developing coordination between your upper and lower body. The kick provides stability, improved body position and propulsion--all components necessary for a more efficient freestyle....
The 1st video shows that the swimmer was kicking way too low and wide....
The 2nd Video shows that the kicking is much better...will improve through more training...
Summary: Kicking is essential
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