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  • Swim technique – Rotation

    Posted on March 12, 2015 by liz in Masters Article Library, Swimming, Uncategorized, year1base2(1)std, year2base1(1)std, year2base2(1)mid, year2base2(1)std, year3base2(1)long, year3base2(1)longPRO, year3base2(1)std

    Why is body roll important? Body roll or long-axis (from head to toe) rotation is a fundamental component of a good swim stroke. A rotated swimmer provides less resistance in the water and makes breathing and arm recovery easier. Body roll also facilitates the use of the large lat muscles and pectoral muscles rather than […]

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  • Swim technique – Kicking

    Posted on January 28, 2015 by liz in Masters Article Library, Masters Now, Masters Program, Swimming, year1base1(2)std, year2base1(2)mid, year2base1(2)std, year2base2(1)mid, year3base1(2)long, year3base1(2)std, year3base2(1)std

    Why is your kick important?

    An efficient kick is the foundation of a correctly streamlined body position because it helps keep the legs up and plays a role in balancing the rotating body. For many swimmers this will be the primary objective of the kick – balance, stroke stability and body position. For others i.e., competitive swimmers and elite triathletes, the propulsion from a strong kick will also be important. Triathletes that are new to swimming should

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  • Swim technique – Breathing

    Posted on January 28, 2015 by liz in Masters Article Library, Masters Now, Masters Program, Swimming, year1base1(2)std, year2base1(2)mid, year2base1(2)std, year2base2(1)mid, year3base1(2)long, year3base1(2)std, year3base2(1)std

    Why is the way you breathe important?

    Obviously you need to breathe in as you are swimming. What is not always realised is the importance of breathing out! If you do not breathe out fully you will not be able to inhale the amount of air that you need and you will quickly tire. Efficient breathing does not disrupt your stroke.

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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 – 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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