For Butterfly And Breaststroke: Use Your Head
At The Race Club we have always preached to our campers to try to swim smarter.
Why Strong Freestyle Kick Mechanics Really Matter
There is more to a strong kick than flexibility. For the down kick, the quadriceps, hip flexors and core muscles have to be incredibly strong in order to create a quick snap of the foot backwards…
Perché la Gambata a Delfino è più efficace sul Dorso
Per gentile concessione di Gary Hall Sr., dieci volte record mondiale, atleta Olimpico, allenatore e co-fondatore del Race Club ….
Dryland Training At Indiana University
Recently I paid a visit to my alma mater, Indiana University, to celebrate the life of the Grand Dame of swimming, Marge Counsilman.
Why Coupling Motions Boost Distance Per Stroke
Have you ever noticed that leaner men or women often swim faster than bigger, stronger men or women?
Why dolphin kick is faster on your back
Dolphin Kick, the 5th Stroke, matters. Learn how to dolphin kick faster…on your back.
How to Maximize The Fifth Stroke
The maximum propulsion occurs at the beginning of the down kick with a flick of the foot toward plantar flexion of the ankle. The more plantar flexion of the ankle, the more foot surface area is available to push backward in the water, creating propulsion.
2 Breaststroke Techniques and 3 Key Timing Tips
Breaststroke is the most challenging, inefficient and slowest of the four strokes. It is also the key to a successful IM.
Is Butterfly Swimming A Short-Axis Stroke?
A short-axis stroke is defined as a stroke where there is desirable rotation of the body along the short axis through the middle of the hip, as opposed to the long axis, along the length of the body.
Tre Modi Di Valutare Il Colpo Di Gambe Nello Stile Rana
Per gentile concessione di Gary Hall Senior, 10 volte Record del Mondo, 3 volte Olimpionico co-fondatore del Race Club Per leggere…
Keep Your Head Still In Backstroke
Many years ago, I was coaching a ten year old swimmer that had a bad habit of turning her head to one side with each right arm recovery in backstroke.
Why The Power of the Surge Matters in Swimming
What most coaches don’t realize is that each stroke has an underwater phase…or at least it should.
3 Ways To Evaluate A Swimmer For Breaststroke Kick
Flexibility is a huge part of a swimmer’s ability. In freestyle, backstroke and butterfly, there are two joints that require extraordinary flexibility in order to excel, the shoulders (particularly extension) and plantar flexion of the ankle.
The Best Breathing Pattern In The 100 Freestyle
The human body is equipped with two systems to produce energy for fast swimming, aerobic (requires oxygen) and anaerobic(no oxygen required).
10 Ways To Reduce Frontal Drag
Frontal drag is the number one enemy of the swimmer. Swimming is arguably the most technique sensitive sport on the planet.
