Freestyle and backstroke are both “side to side” strokes in that the swimmer rotates along the spine of the body. This kick also doubles as a type of drill insofar as it develops body roll along this axis. The kick is done without a board; fins are encouraged. Start off lying on one side with your bottom arm extended above your head and your top arm at your … [Read more...] about Swimming Drills Library: Rotating, or Side-to-side Kick
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Swimming Drills Library: Finger-tip Drag Drill
This drill allows you to work on the recovery portion of the stroke. As you lift your arm out of the water for the recovery, imagine a string tied to your elbow. Keep your arm relaxed and let this imaginary string lift your arm by your elbow and carry it around to the entry of your next stroke. This is the basic idea of how the bent-arm recovery should … [Read more...] about Swimming Drills Library: Finger-tip Drag Drill
Video: Running Drills
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Video: Side Skips
Skip side to side by bringing your feet together and then shoulder width apart. Let your arms cross over each other in front of the body as you skip. More running drills: … [Read more...] about Video: Side Skips
Video: Carioca, or Grapevine
As you move sideways, cross one leg over the other in front and then behind. Hold your arms out to the side to begin; as you start to get the hang of the drill, use your arms as you would while running. More running drills: … [Read more...] about Video: Carioca, or Grapevine