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5 Reasons to Join a Swim Club
A swim club allows you to enjoy the many benefits of swimming, as part of a social activity. So if you think it has to
January 18, 2024
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ON DECK WITH ABBIE FISH
Welcome to our Blog and Podcast page! Here you will learn valuable swimming knowledge and hear about latest news.
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Technique
4 Short-Cuts To A FAST Crossover Turn
Have you ever watched a swimmer execute a Fast Crossover Turn and felt a sense of awe? A great Crossover Turn looks completely smooth without
January 16, 2024
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Technique
Why SOLID Breaststroke Pullouts are Prerequisites For Crossover Turns
There is SO MUCH DISCUSSION on Crossover Turns: when to teach them, which athletes they’re most appropriate for, best drills for teaching them – but
December 8, 2023
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Technique
New Course Alert! Coaching The Backstroke and Freestyle Flipturn
Welcome back, swim coaches! I’ve got a self-assessment question for you to answer. If you were watching video analysis footage of 5 different swimmers Flipturning,
November 10, 2023
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Technique
Your Freestyle Flipturn Should Be Winning Your Race
The reality is that many races are won and lost on the walls. Yet, the intimidation of the Freestyle Flipturn causes many swimmers to focus
October 17, 2023
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Technique
Why the Backstroke Flags MATTER for Freestyle Races!
Welcome back! In today’s blog, we are going to dissect why I believe the Backstroke Flags MATTER for Freestyle Races. The Backstroke Flags are also
October 17, 2023
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3 Steps to A KILLER Swimming Warm Up
Swimming Warm Up is notoriously a swimmer’s least favorite part of practice. There’s a lot of friction surrounding the transition from whatever they were doing
September 6, 2023
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The 5 Things I Learned from Gregg Troy
Recently, I got back from home from running a swim camp up in Alaska with Gregg Troy. It was an action packed week, that including
August 23, 2023
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Swimmer Motivation Through The Ups and the Downs
For many swimmers around the world, a new season has just begun! A new season brings with it a rush of excitement, joy, and yes…
August 15, 2023
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Want to Install a Pool? Ask These Questions First
Do you have dreams of luxuriating next to a backyard pool? Millions of homeowners have the same dream, but not all act on it. Why?
July 22, 2023
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Is Your Competitive Swimmer Not Dropping Time? Here’s 4 Steps On What To Do
When I was a competitive swimmer, I went through entire seasons without dropping any time. It was frustrating and disheartening. I put my all into
July 12, 2023
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Technique
Why You Should NEVER Swim with a Gallop Freestyle Stroke!
Welcome Back! In today’s blog post, we are going to be discussing the ever trendy (and fairly common) Gallop Freestyle Stroke – including its’ pros
July 8, 2023
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