Monthly Archives: April 2014
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Swim Drills – Zip Up
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base1(3)std, year2base1(3)mid, year2base1(3)std, year3base1(3)long, year3base1(3)longPRO, year3base1(3)stdWhy do this drill? Zip up is a really useful drill to develop a good recovery phase or correct a poor one! This drill is also used in correcting some hand entry faults like overreaching or wide hand entry. How to do this drill To do this drill, imagine that you have a zip running […]
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Swim Drills – Vertical Forearm Sculling
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base3(1)std, year1racebase3(1)std, year2base3(1)mid, year2base3(1)std, year2racebase3(1)mid, year2racebase3(1)std, year3base3(1)long, year3base3(1)longPRO, year3base3(1)stdWhy do this drill? Achieving an early vertical forearm is a really important part of developing effective freestyle stroke. This drill allows you isolate this part of the stroke and get a feel for the position. It will also help you feel the pressure of the water against your forearm and hand and the way […]
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Swim Drills – Thigh Touch
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim DrillsWhy do this drill? Thigh touch drill is a simple drill that encourages you to keep your stroke long and get the most out of your push phase. By touching your thigh with your thumb you will be finishing your stroke close to your body, when your arm is almost straight and your hand is […]
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Swim Drills – Superman
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Masters Program, Swim Drills, year1base2(2)std, year2base2(2)mid, year2base2(2)std, year3base2(2)long, year3base2(2)longPRO, year3base2(2)stdWhy do this drill? Superman drill is a great drill to develop balance, streamlining, good body roll and the feel of the water through the stroke. A tough drill to do well so take your time. How to do this drill Take a stroke with your right arm so that your left arm is extended […]
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Swim Drills – Single Arm Swimming
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base1(3)std, year1base3(1)std, year1racebase3(1)std, year2base1(2)mid, year2base1(3)mid, year2base1(3)std, year2base2(1)mid, year2base3(1)mid, year2base3(1)std, year2racebase3(1)mid, year2racebase3(1)std, year3base1(3)long, year3base1(3)longPRO, year3base1(3)std, year3base2(1)long, year3base2(1)longPRO, year3base2(1)std, year3base3(1)long, year3base3(1)longPRO, year3base3(1)stdWhy do this drill? Of all the drills a swimmer can do – single arm swimming is one of the best. But to do the drill well the drill should be done slowly and you should focus on a particular part of the stroke as your perform the drill. Single arm swimming is useful for […]
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