The backstroke turn can be problematic to coach, as for some, this can cause some trepidation, as the swimmer cannot see the wall into which they are turning. In this article, we’ll provide drills, hacks and tips on how to develop an effective backstroke turn. Introduction: The backstroke turn can be problematic to coach, as … Continue reading An Introduction to Backstroke Turns
Category: Swimming Training
An Introduction to Backstroke Starts
There are several technical elements to a backstroke start that some swimmers find difficult to master. In this article, we’ll provide drills, hacks and tips to improve a swimmer’s backstroke starts. Learning how to perform an effective backstroke start can be a slow process. There are several technical elements to a backstroke start that some … Continue reading An Introduction to Backstroke Starts
A Guide to Swimming Tapering
The swimming tapering process is unique to the individual swimmer. In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips on swimming tapering, which is the period of training, rest and preparation to help a swimmer perform at their best at a major championship. Planning the swimming tapering The swimming tapering process is unique to the … Continue reading A Guide to Swimming Tapering
Resistance Swimming Training
Resistance swimming training is used by all the world’s top coaches to subject their swimmers to a higher intensity of training. In this article, we’ll provide drills, hacks and tips on the benefits of resistance swimming training and how it can improve competitive performance. The benefits of resistance swimming training Resistance swimming training is used … Continue reading Resistance Swimming Training
Relay Takeover Development
So much time, distance and energy can be saved by the execution of an effective relay takeover. In this article, we’ll provide advice, dill hacks and tips on how to progressively develop an effective relay takeover. Relays form an important component of many swimming galas/meets, usually with medals and double points at stake. So much … Continue reading Relay Takeover Development
Freestyle Turns Made Easy
So much time, distance and energy can be saved by the execution of an effective freestyle turn, that turn drills should be a regular part of any training programme. In this article, we’ll provide advice, drills, hacks and tips on how to progressively develop an effective freestyle turn. The turn used in competitive freestyle swimming … Continue reading Freestyle Turns Made Easy
Freestyle Breathing Drills: An Introduction
To swim freestyle efficiently, swimmers must learn to swim and breathe with their heads in the water. This article will provide advice, hacks, tips and introductory drills to improve a swimmer’s freestyle breathing technique. The most common fault with younger or less experienced swimmers is that they breathe with their heads out of the water. … Continue reading Freestyle Breathing Drills: An Introduction
Swimming Test Sets
Swimming test sets are a key part of a swimming programme’s monitoring and evaluation process. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of conducting swimming test sets. We’ll provide hacks, tips and examples of swimming test sets that can help improve a swimmer’s performance. Swimming test sets are a key part of a swimming programme’s … Continue reading Swimming Test Sets
Aerobic Drills: Swimming Training
Aerobic conditioning is the fitness ‘cornerstone’ of all swimming programmes. In this article, we’ll provide hacks, tips and aerobic drills, to help develop endurance and stamina. Aerobic conditioning (with air – endurance) is the fitness ‘cornerstone’ of all swimming programmes. There are no shortcuts to building aerobic fitness, it requires determination, commitment and lots of … Continue reading Aerobic Drills: Swimming Training
Swimming Race Tactics Development
The race tactics a swimmer employs can be the difference between a gold and a silver medal. In this article, we’ll provide advice, drills, hacks and tips to help develop your competitive swimming race tactics. The importance of developing swimming race tactics Many competitive swimming races are decided by a hundredths of a second. The … Continue reading Swimming Race Tactics Development