Category: Technique
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Stop Flicking, Start Driving: How Elites Really Kick Underwater | Between The Laps
Most swimmers think faster underwaters come from “kicking harder.”But the truth?The swimmers blowing past you off the walls aren’t working harder…They’re using the water differently.
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5 Swimming Myths That Are Holding You Back | Coach Matt Z
Think you know how to swim efficiently?Chances are, at least one of these 5 common swimming myths is holding you back. In this video, I will break down some of the most outdated and misleading pieces of swimming advice — and gives you the real technique fixes that will help you swim faster, easier, and…
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Why You Feel Heavy in the Water (and How to Fix It) | Between The Laps
If you’ve ever felt heavy in the water… this is why. Some days, your stroke feels effortless. You glide. You float. The water works with you.Other days — it’s chaos. You’re sinking, flailing, wondering if you even remember how to swim. It’s not just “a bad day.” It’s your center of gravity shifting. In this…
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Why the Snorkel Is the Greatest Swim Tool Ever Invented | Between The Laps
If you could fix your bodyline, breathing, and rhythm — with one tool — would you use it? Most swimmers train for power. Few train for balance.That’s why they struggle with drag, rhythm, and energy waste — because they’ve never learned how to quiet their head and let their body connect. The front snorkel changes…
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How to Kick Underwater Like the Best in the World | Fares Ksebati
Gretchen Walsh is an absolute torpedo and talent in the water, a success built on technique, training, and determination. This video is a breakdown of her explosive start and the drills she uses to dominate above and below the water. Let’s deep dive into her secret weapon: the underwater kick.Pay close attention… this analysis is…
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Is There A Perfect Swimming Technique For Triathlon? | Global Triathlon Network
Whether you’re racing sprint or Ironman distance, open water presents a different set of demands — no black line, no walls, and plenty of chaos around you. In this video, we break down how to adapt your pool training for open water performance. From stroke rate to sighting and pacing, these drills and techniques will…
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Summer Mclntosh Just Changed Swimming Forever | Eetu Karvonen
What makes Summer McIntosh the most exciting swimmer of her generation?
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4 Essential Tips To Improve Your Swim Technique | Global Triathlon Network
Have you mastered the basics of your freestyle stroke but feel like your progress has stalled? It’s a common problem, but the solution isn’t always to swim longer or harder.