Tuesday November 22nd 4/6/8-Count Drill This can be done for both Freestyle and Backstroke. Kick on your side for a count of 4, 6 or 8 kicks (or counts). Take one full arm stroke to rotate to your other side for another 4, 6, or 8 kicks, and continue through […]
Monthly Archives: November 2011
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Tuesday November 15th Ā Vertical Flutter KickĀ Improves endurance, rotation and corrects too much knee action.Ā In deep water, kick with hands crossed at shoulders.Ā Rotate every third kick to simulate the six-beat kick.Ā For a more challenging version, raise your arms overhead (think water polo) or even into a full […]
Tuesday Drill Blog: Fist: to promote āfeelā for the water. Swim like regular freestyle, except you hold either one or both of your hands in a fist. Vary the pattern and the number of strokes that you are āfisted.ā When you unclench your hand, you should notice a difference in […]