Category: Technique
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How To Stop Snaking | Tips For Fixing Over Rotation When Swimming
Snaking your way down the pool is not only going to slow you down it will also require more effort. Snaking often originates from mistakes in your front crawl pull or breathing technique we’re going to break down the stroke, explaining why & how to solve it!
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Learn How to Swim Straight
Learn How to Swim Straight! // Today’s video is dedicated to comparing the differences between swimming crooked versus swimming straight. This video will address common mistakes that can cause a swimmer to swim unevenly out in open water.
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Why A High Elbow Catch Isn’t ‘High’
There’s a big confusion around what a high elbow catch is, that it should be elbow near the surface. While it shouldn’t be really deep, the elbow will usually be at least 15cm or more below the surface…but the way we define a ‘high elbow catch’ has got anything to do with its height. Develop…
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How to Breathe Properly in Freestyle
How to Breathe Properly in Freestyle! // Today’s video is dedicated to demonstrating how to breathe properly in freestyle.
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Santa Barbara ‘Heads-Up’ Swimmer Has Olympic Hopes
Qualifying for the Olympics is about as ambitious of an athletic goal as a person can hope to achieve. However, setting your sights on the Olympics while also aiming to redefine the way the world thinks about your particular discipline takes that challenge and cranks it past 11 on the difficulty dial. Enter Jesse Zastrow,…
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Looking to Swim Faster? Avoid this Mistake!
Looking to Swim Faster? Avoid this Mistake! // Today’s video is dedicated to demonstrating two common mistakes in freestyle that slow down your momentum and make breathing difficult. I have also added a bonus training tip at the end of the video so keep watching!
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How to Straighten out in the Water While Keeping Your Legs from Sinking
In this video, coach Mike will teach us about straightening yourself in water to prevent your legs from sinking. This way you will minimize the resistance against water and will be able to swim faster and for longer distances. https://youtu.be/ouVru81lWhg
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How To Stop Your Legs Sinking Whilst Swimming | The Most Common Swim Mistake?
When you’re swimming can you look down and see your toes almost dragging along the bottom of the pool? Mark and Heather have got some tips and pointers to help you get your legs away from the bottom of the pool and in line with the rest of your body!