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Swim technique – Rotation
Posted on March 12, 2015 by liz in Masters Article Library, Swimming, Uncategorized, year1base2(1)std, year2base1(1)std, year2base2(1)mid, year2base2(1)std, year3base2(1)long, year3base2(1)longPRO, year3base2(1)stdWhy is body roll important? Body roll or long-axis (from head to toe) rotation is a fundamental component of a good swim stroke. A rotated swimmer provides less resistance in the water and makes breathing and arm recovery easier. Body roll also facilitates the use of the large lat muscles and pectoral muscles rather than […]
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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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Swim Drills – Kicking On Side
Posted on April 24, 2014 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Swim Drills, year1base2(1)std, year1base2(2)std, year2base2(1)mid, year2base2(1)std, year2base2(2)mid, year2base2(2)std, year3base2(1)long, year3base2(1)longPRO, year3base2(1)std, year3base2(2)long, year3base2(2)longPRO, year3base2(2)stdWhy do this drill? Similar to the kicking drill with your hands by your side, this is also a great drill for developing balance in the water. It is also really good for practicing rotation from the hips, a long leg kick from the hips and relaxed breathing without lifting the head. The drill is […]
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