Category: Technique
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Episode 5 – improve my breathing timing to make swimming feel more effortless | Swim Smooth
In this 5th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, looks at how common it is for people to turn their head and shoulders too late when they go to take a breath – this slight delay can see you needing to push down with the lead arm in order to lift yourself higher to…
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Episode 2 – how can I be more relaxed when I swim? | Swim Smooth
These videos were shot originally for Endless Pools back in 2016, but have never featured on our channel. We hope you find them useful. In this 2nd episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how you can use the fun mantra “BUBBLE-BUBBLE-BREATHE” to make you more relaxed when you swim by focusing on your…
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Butterfly Vertical Dolphin Kick | Increase Your Kicking Power
Vertical Dolphin Kick is a tough but hugely beneficial butterfly kick drill to do if done correctly. This butterfly tutorial will give you a great picture to follow when you are next looking to improve your butterfly technique!
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Episode 1 – Should I hold my breath when I swim? | Swim Smooth
These videos were shot originally for Endless Pools back in 2016, but have never featured on our channel. We hope you find them useful. In this 1st episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses whether you should be holding your breath when you swim and a cool drill that you can do in any…
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The Key to Butterfly Breathing (3 Easy Steps)
Have you been wondering how to breathe when swimming Butterfly stroke? Or if you are breathing correctly? The timing of butterfly stroke breathing is tricky. We’ve broken it down for you into three (3) easy steps. Remember, keep it simple and repetition is key — which means practice makes perfect. Try these three (3) steps…
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Backstroke Swimming Made Easy (3 Tips)
These backstroke swimming technique tips will help you improve your stroke, allow you to swim stronger, and improve your fitness level.
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Breaststroke Swimming Technique and Tips (Swim It With Power)
Improve your breaststroke swimming by keeping your momentum moving forward. These techniques are demonstrated by Olympic Bronze Medalist Rick Colella and includes tips on how to reduce drag, it also reviews the power phase of your stroke, how to maintain efficiency, but most importantly power. Swim your breaststroke with power!
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Filming Your Swimming | Equipment to Analyse Your Swimming
If you want to analyse your swimming in order to improve, then you’re going to need the right equipment to do so! In this video we give you a guide to the 4 must have items that we use when we film our swimming videos!
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How to Swim Freestyle Without Getting Tired (Great for Triathlon Training)
Wanna do some freestyle swimming like Michael Phelps? These freestyle swimming drills will help you be more efficient with your stroke, help you learn how to swim freestyle without getting tired, and in general help you improve your freestyle technique so that you can ultimately swim freestyle faster.