Category: Technique
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Episode 18 – high elbow freestyle swimming, good or bad? | Swim Smooth
In this 18th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses the merits and downfalls of trying to swim with an overly high elbow during the recovery phase, whilst discussing the fabled “finger trail” drill.
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Swimming Ep 3 | Breaststroke Technique Tips | Home Advantage
Join Aquablack coaches John Gatfield and Michael Weston in this week’s swimming episode, which demonstrates some pro tips on mastering your breaststroke at home. https://youtu.be/huSGZ3-Qbl4
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Episode 17 – tethered resistance training for swimmers using a parachute | Swim Smooth
In this 17th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses the benefits of using a tethered parachute to show you how fluid and rhythmical your stroke is (or is not!). You’ll have a lot of fun with this one, especially in an Endless Pool!
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Episode 16 – does the catch-up drill cause you to over-glide when swimming? | Swim Smooth
In this 16th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how the fabled catch-up drill might well be one of the primary causes for a swimmer to believe they should be endlessly lengthening out their freestyle stroke, but ultimately becoming *less* efficient and over-gliding.
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Episode 15 – is doggy paddle a good drill for my swimming? | Swim Smooth
In this 15th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how the old school drill, doggy paddle, is an excellent way to improve your catch during the freestyle stroke.
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Episode 14 – how to improve my feel for the water in freestyle swimming | Swim Smooth
In this 14th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how to improve your feel for the water with one of our classic drills, sculling.
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Episode 13 – how to improve my arm and leg kick timing in freestyle swimming
In this 13th episode (unlucky for some!), Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses a great drill sequence to help improve coordination and timing between your arms and legs – you’ll have a lot of fun with this one!
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FFT Live: Breaking Down Freestyle
Freestyle is the stroke you swim more and any other! It is highly technical and can always be improved. Work through the mechanics of the pull, kick, rotation, breath, AND how each piece must fit together in order to create a strong and connected freestyle stroke.
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Episode 12 – advanced swimming drills for freestyle swimming | Swim Smooth
In this 12th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses a brilliant – yet advanced – drill that helps to really refine your timing of the catch phase, especially whilst breathing. You’ll definitely need fins for this one!