Category: Technique
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Episode 10 – should I swim on my side like a fish to become more effortless with my swimming? | Swim Smooth
In this 10th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how the 6/3/6 drill allows you to develop just the right amount of rotation in your stroke without over-doing it and literally toppling onto your side.
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Episode 9 – should I rotate (or roll) when I swim freestyle? | Swim Smooth
In this 9th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses the 6/1/6 drill and how to ensure you work on the rotation and timing of your stroke.
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Episode 8 – how much should I be kicking when I swim? | Swim Smooth
In this 8th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses the benefits of side kicking and how getting this simple drill right will really improve your efficiency in the water.
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Episode 6 – where should my head position be when I swim? | Swim Smooth
In this 6th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, answers the common question (and debate!) about exactly where your head position should be when you swim freestyle.
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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…