Welcome to our third segment on Open Turns. This week, we will be discussing the SECRET to a PERFECT Push and Glide off your walls– after completing either The Crunch or The Spin turn. If you’re not sure which turn you should be utilizing, [CLICK HERE] to learn more about the pros and cons of each of these Open Turn styles! […]
Two weeks ago, we discussed the 3 steps swimmers must do to setup for PERFECT open turns. This week, we are diving deeper into what happens after swimmers have completed those 3 steps and both of their hands have touched the wall. In case you haven’t read Part I of this series, [CLICK HERE]. Otherwise, let’s get started! […]
Perfecting your open turns is a definite must for all swimmers. Whether you’re at the developmental level, an IMer, and/or performing kick sets with a board at practice—knowing how to get your body into an optimum position, after finishing with a hand touch is crucial to fast swimming. In our next series, we will breaking […]
Proper Body Alignment leads to FASTER swimming—but how exactly do you do it? In our next blog series, we will be discussing the KEYS to Proper Body Alignment to help YOU swim FASTER! Let’s get started… Humans are nothing like fish. We cannot breathe underwater, and our bodies resemble more of a brick in the water–than anything aquatic related. With this, there […]
Welcome back! A few weeks ago, we discussed the TWO different Streamline styles. This week, we are going to discuss what 7 STEPS you perform to IMPROVE your Swimming Streamline! If you haven’t read Part I of this series, [CLICK HERE]. Otherwise, let’s get started! The streamline is the most hydrodynamic position swimmers can be in, that’s why it’s VITAL your streamlines are executed […]
Welcome back to our last and final segment on Freestyle Rotation. As we discussed in Part’s I and II– there is definitely pros and cons to both rotating and not rotating during the Freestyle stroke. Our goal today is to give YOU the answer(s) on what to do with your Freestyle stroke. In case you missed Part […]
Welcome back to Part II of our series on Freestyle rotation. Last week, we discussed the benefits of rotating during the Freestyle stroke. This week, we plan to dive into more of the benefits if a swimmer rotates less during Freestyle. In case you missed Part I of this series, [CLICK HERE] to read. Otherwise, let’s get started… With every stroke […]
All swimmers have heard the words: “rotate more” during their Freestyle. As coaches, we can definitely see when a swimmer is swimming “flat” on top of the water. What is really interesting from a biomechanics perspective is some coaches opinions on rotating in Freestyle are changing. I was overseas in Australia and visiting with legendary […]
Recently our Stroke Technique Coach, Abbie Fish, traveled to Oregon to run a clinic with the Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Swim Team. This was Abbie’s second chance to work with SWOCC and Head Coach, Sandra Bullock. Different from last year’s clinic, this year’s clinic included a week-long, technique and fundamentals “stroke school”. Plus, 3 video analysis […]
Are you interested in improving your Backstroke Kick? Well you’re in luck. In her most recent analysis–our Technique Coach, Abbie Fish, breaks down the Backstroke kick for YOU! Missed the first 2 parts of this series, [click here] to catch up! Watch the video below:
Welcome back to Part II of our series on Backstroke kicking. In today’s post, my goal is to teach you the 3 FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERENCES between the Backstroke and Freestyle Kicks–since in Part I of this series, we discussed the 3 similarities. In case you missed Part I of this series, click here to catch up. Otherwise, let’s get started! One of […]
Welcome to our newest series on the Backstroke kick! Fundamentally, the Backstroke kick is similar to the Freestyle Kick—with a few key differences. Our goal in this next series is to help you understand the key similarities between the Backstroke and Freestyle kick, along with—the distinct differences, so you can hone in improving your Backstroke […]
