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dolcezza72
dolcezza72 Posts: 171 Member
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What kind of swim drills do you incorporate into your training?

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  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    It really depends on what issues you're trying to correct.

    General drills:
    Paddle Sets and Fist Sets focus on early vertical forearm
    Pull sets
    kick sets
    catchup drill
    figertip drag
    singe arm freestyle

    Body position drills:
    swim with ankles banded
    Sweet Spot - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0HhMrjsK7E
    Long Vessel - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-nJdMOxul4
    Skate - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdJtgR7YS08
    Single Switch - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdJtgR7YS08
    Double Switch - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqlwkxg9cMU
    Triple Switch - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGyCJTRBi04

    Breathing drills:
    Sets of breathing on the 5s and 7s
  • cavewoman15
    cavewoman15 Posts: 278 Member
    i did this workout the other day and loved it! i am not a strong swimmer, and i am constantly learning new little tweaks that make me realize i have so much more to learn! for example, i didn't realize you could straighten your arm AFTER you put it in the water until i did this workout.. i always thought the extension part had to happen before the arm hit the water. silly me!

    there are a million workouts on this page. keeps it interesting!

    http://www.100swimmingworkouts.com/swim-workouts/swim_workout_73.php
  • jenbikeswim
    jenbikeswim Posts: 10
    i like all of the ones already mentioned, but we did a new one this morning: bellybutton drill. You have to over-rotate your pelvis during your stroke to point your belly button to the wall. It's great for developing the razor's edge part of your stroke/body alignment. Streamline=speed & efficiency.
  • dolcezza72
    dolcezza72 Posts: 171 Member
    Are you guys using a coach? I think I am needing to get one, cause I am "sinking" in the pool! I thought the swimming would be coming together by now, but I am still struggle with it!
  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    Are you guys using a coach? I think I am needing to get one, cause I am "sinking" in the pool! I thought the swimming would be coming together by now, but I am still struggle with it!

    This is the one sport I could easily use a local coach in (my coach is in CT and I'm in TX). Swimming is so form driven that having hands on attention is well worth the price.
  • jenbikeswim
    jenbikeswim Posts: 10
    I don't use a coach, but I do swim Master's Swimming. Have since 2004. The team coaches will help with your form, and you can meet other athletes. Most will be triathletes. Here's a link to some teams near you, hit the CLUBS tab.

    http://utahmastersswimming.blogspot.com/
  • dolcezza72
    dolcezza72 Posts: 171 Member
    Thank you!!!

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