Category: Technique
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Episode 17 – tethered resistance training for swimmers using a parachute | Swim Smooth
In this 17th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses the benefits of using a tethered parachute to show you how fluid and rhythmical your stroke is (or is not!). You’ll have a lot of fun with this one, especially in an Endless Pool! Watch this video on YouTube
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Episode 16 – does the catch-up drill cause you to over-glide when swimming? | Swim Smooth
In this 16th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how the fabled catch-up drill might well be one of the primary causes for a swimmer to believe they should be endlessly lengthening out their freestyle stroke, but ultimately becoming *less* efficient and over-gliding. Watch this video on YouTube
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Episode 15 – is doggy paddle a good drill for my swimming? | Swim Smooth
In this 15th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how the old school drill, doggy paddle, is an excellent way to improve your catch during the freestyle stroke. Watch this video on YouTube
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Episode 14 – how to improve my feel for the water in freestyle swimming | Swim Smooth
In this 14th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how to improve your feel for the water with one of our classic drills, sculling. Watch this video on YouTube
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Episode 13 – how to improve my arm and leg kick timing in freestyle swimming
In this 13th episode (unlucky for some!), Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses a great drill sequence to help improve coordination and timing between your arms and legs – you’ll have a lot of fun with this one! Watch this video on YouTube
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FFT Live: Breaking Down Freestyle
Freestyle is the stroke you swim more and any other! It is highly technical and can always be improved. Work through the mechanics of the pull, kick, rotation, breath, AND how each piece must fit together in order to create a strong and connected freestyle stroke. Watch this video on YouTube
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Episode 12 – advanced swimming drills for freestyle swimming | Swim Smooth
In this 12th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses a brilliant – yet advanced – drill that helps to really refine your timing of the catch phase, especially whilst breathing. You’ll definitely need fins for this one! Watch this video on YouTube
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Episode 11 – how can I stop sucking in water when I breathe in freestyle swimming
In this 11th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how to avoid sucking in water when you go to take a breath – which is really common when you’re new to freestyle – but is easily remedied by focusing on our mantra, “1-2-stretch!” Watch this video on YouTube
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FFT Live: Breaking Down Breaststroke – Episode 2
Pull! Kick! Lunge! Glide! Breaststroke technique is so important to being able to generate speed and maintain momentum through the whole stroke. Learn from two expert swimmers and coaches on the most important components (as well as those often overlooked) of a fast breaststroke! This broadcast will be led by five time Olympian as a…