Go Swim Productions’ Post

Turn Drill: Sideways Open Turn At the elite level, we’re seeing more and more swimmers turn to the side on their open turns (rather than fall back).  Here’s a comparison of both versions.  Time to experiment! https://lnkd.in/gAK5J2cM #swimming #summercamp #openturns

Free Drill:  First Breath Second Arm One thing you can evaluate at a STAR Meet is whether a swimmer breathes immediately after the breakout – or has the discipline to breathe on the second or third stroke.  Here’s how to train for a better breakout. https://lnkd.in/gBQZs8Pv #swimming #swimraces #techniquefirst #teachbeforetrain

Frentsos:  Backstroke Update – Arm Entry Jerry was crossing over on his backstroke, which can slow your rate of turnover.  For a faster rate, we worked on a wider hand entry. https://lnkd.in/geWTgTJD #swimming #mastersswimming #swimmingtechnique

https://lnkd.in/eXbqpMi8 Glenn talks about one important aspect of the Butterfly-to-Backstroke transition turn:  whether to touch with two hands on the pool ledge...or with one hand on the ledge and the other hand brushing the wall.  It's a decision that swimmers in the USA, where most walls have a lip, need to consider. #swimming #turns #transitionturns

Turn Drill: Butterfly and Breaststroke Turns Here’s a side-by-side visual comparison of the butterfly vs breaststroke open turn. https://lnkd.in/gTh2djk2 #swimming #summercamp #openturns

When coaching breaststroke, watch for how the swimmer times the recovery of the feet.  A small change in timing can bring big results. https://lnkd.in/gpX-Dypj #breaststroke #swimming #swimtechnique

This drill, especially when done with a snorkel, helps swimmers “find” and engage the lats. https://lnkd.in/gWHxyX4t #swimming #freestyle #swimmingtips

Frentsos:  Breaststroke – NO Underwater Pull Jerry’s race focus has shifted from the 400 to the 100 IM.  For an update, we suggested something radical:  Skip the underwater pullout.  Here’s the process. https://lnkd.in/gCNuyCeY #swimming #mastersswimming #swimmingtechnique

Martyn Forde:  Dog Dig with Paddles Paddles, especially strapless paddles, can heighten the value of any sculling that you do. https://lnkd.in/g5TXTxis #swimming #swimpaddles #swimmingtechnique

Here’s how to find the optimal amplitude and frequency for your underwaters. https://lnkd.in/guhJ8uyP #swimming #swimdrills #swimmingtips