A swimmer’s hand entry is important in setting up a good pull. Reaching through the water, rather than over it, helps the swimmer find stable…

Kicking like crazy isn’t a good idea during the swim leg of your triathlon. The primary role of your legs during the race is to…

Body rotation is an important trick to learn. It will help you swim through the water with greater efficiency. This is one of the harder…

Finding the right “balance” is key to swimming. When a swimmer is balanced, they are working with the water, not against it. Finding the right…

“Balancing” is an important part of swimming, regardless of which stroke you are doing. For that reason, it’s always a good idea to experiment with…

Swimming can be a balance between efficiency and effectiveness. There is often a trade off — we can develop an efficient technique while going slow,…

The over-the-water recovery can’t really help the swimmer gain extra momentum. However, it can cause problems with the stroke if the swimmer’s hand swings very…

This drill is designed to help make sure that the swimmer completes a full underwater pull. It’s common for swimmers to start their over-the-water recovery…

Many swimmers have a tendency to “windmill,” meaning that their hands are always diametrically opposed throughout each stroke cycle. While the hands should be opposed…