Category: Technique
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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!
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Episode 11 – how can I stop sucking in water when I breathe in freestyle swimming
In this 11th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how to avoid sucking in water when you go to take a breath – which is really common when you’re new to freestyle – but is easily remedied by focusing on our mantra, “1-2-stretch!”
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FFT Live: Breaking Down Breaststroke – Episode 2
Pull! Kick! Lunge! Glide! Breaststroke technique is so important to being able to generate speed and maintain momentum through the whole stroke. Learn from two expert swimmers and coaches on the most important components (as well as those often overlooked) of a fast breaststroke! This broadcast will be led by five time Olympian as a…
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How to improve your butterfly swimming technique at home (with Chad Le Clos)
Olympic and World Champion Chad Le Clos shows some tips and exercises for training your butterfly arm stroke in your lounge or bedroom. #arenawaterinstinct
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Swimming Ep 2 | How to Improve Turns with NZ Aqua Blacks | Home Advantage
Here’s John Gatfield, NZ Aqua Black who is going to give you some pro-tips on improving your turns whilst on land. We know it’s a challenge to stay fit and motivated for your chosen sport when most of us are staying at home to help knock Covid-19 on the head. But even while we’re apart…
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Episode 10 – should I swim on my side like a fish to become more effortless with my swimming? | Swim Smooth
In this 10th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how the 6/3/6 drill allows you to develop just the right amount of rotation in your stroke without over-doing it and literally toppling onto your side.
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Episode 9 – should I rotate (or roll) when I swim freestyle? | Swim Smooth
In this 9th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses the 6/1/6 drill and how to ensure you work on the rotation and timing of your stroke.
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Episode 8 – how much should I be kicking when I swim? | Swim Smooth
In this 8th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses the benefits of side kicking and how getting this simple drill right will really improve your efficiency in the water.
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Episode 6 – where should my head position be when I swim? | Swim Smooth
In this 6th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, answers the common question (and debate!) about exactly where your head position should be when you swim freestyle.