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  • Swim Drills – Single Arm Swimming

    Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base1(3)std, year1base3(1)std, year1racebase3(1)std, year2base1(2)mid, year2base1(3)mid, year2base1(3)std, year2base2(1)mid, year2base3(1)mid, year2base3(1)std, year2racebase3(1)mid, year2racebase3(1)std, year3base1(3)long, year3base1(3)longPRO, year3base1(3)std, year3base2(1)long, year3base2(1)longPRO, year3base2(1)std, year3base3(1)long, year3base3(1)longPRO, year3base3(1)std

    Why do this drill? Of all the drills a swimmer can do – single arm swimming is one of the best. But to do the drill well the drill should be done slowly and you should focus on a particular part of the stroke as your perform the drill. Single arm swimming is useful for […]

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  • Swim Drills – Pushing Drill

    Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills

    Why do this drill? The pushing drill or rear sculling is a good drill for isolating the final phase of the stroke. It will allow you to feel the water against your forearm and hand and practice the correct orientation of the palm of the hand during the final phase of your stroke. How to […]

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  • Swim Drills – Poolside Breathing

    Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills

    Why do this drill? Poolside breathing is useful for new swimmers or swimmers that are not comfortable with breathing with their face in the water. This drill will allow you to make the correct movement of the head and will allow you to get used to breathing out underwater while your feet are firmly on […]

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  • Swim Drills – Mid Sculling

    Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills

    Why do this drill? Mid sculling allows the swimmer to feel the water in a position that is similar to the end of the pull phase. This drill encourages a high elbow during the pull and conditions the muscles and ligaments to be used correctly in this phase. How to do this drill Start in […]

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  • Swim Drills – Kicking With Kick Board

    Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year2base2(1)mid

    Why do this drill? Kicking with a kick board (float) is a good way to develop an efficient kick. Without having to worry about your arms, you can concentrate on your leg movements. How to do this drill Hold the kickboard so that your arms are resting on the board with your fingertips just curling […]

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