Drill of the Month

SwimSwam Drill of the Month – August 2023: “Golf Ball Drill”

The Drill of the Month for August of 2023 comes to us from Schroeder Y’s Chandler Lewis.

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SwimSwam Drill of the Month, July 2023: “Step 4 Breakout”

SwimSwam’s Drill of the Month for July 2023 is “Step 4 Breakouts,” which comes to us from Schroeder YMCA’s Caleb Hernday.

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SwimSwam Drill of the Month: Breaststroke with Flutter Kick

Breaststroke with flutter kick is a great drill for swimmers of all levels, as it touches on many of the important fundamentals of breaststroke.

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SwimSwam Drill of the Month: “Paddle Push” Freestyle with Gold Medal Swim Club

This month’s drill is “Paddle Push Drill,” which is meant to reinforce proper head position on freestyle.

SwimSwam Drill of the Month – January 2023: “I-Y Breaststroke”

January’s Drill of the Month comes to us from Club Wolverine coach Shannon Cowley.

SwimSwam Drill of the Month November 2022: “Reverse Turns” with ASU’s Herbie Behm

November’s Drill of the Month comes to us from Arizona State University associate head coach Herbie Behm.

Corrective Tools For Swim Flaws

When you combine the proper equipment with the correct drill, swim flaws can be corrected faster than by drills or wishful thinking alone.

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Is Your Dryland Program Truly Swim-Specific?

Every swim dryland program should build the athlete’s power while simultaneously their Swim-Specific technique and muscle chains.

Can Stationary Swimming Be Beneficial To Your Training?

This type of swimming can’t replace your regular training, but it works as a substitute while traveling to places where only small pools are at your disposal.

Optimize Your Training No Matter Where You Are

Check out the many ways you can continue to get the most out of your training while away from home!

Busy Triathletes: How To Swim Without Water

You can improve technique, speed and power of your swimming EVEN without getting in the water as often as you would like.

Build the Shoulder Driven Freestyle in Dryland and In-Water

By replicating the exact high catch motion during dryland under resistance, the muscles to aid power and technique in freestyle are being built.

Build Power AND Technique- FR Catch Up Drill

The goal for this circuit is to build the technique and power of the freestyle stroke.

SwimmersBest Drill of the Month: “RBP”

January’s SwimmersBest Drill of the Month comes to us from Caitlin Hamilton, Head Swimming Coach at Illinois State University.

ONE Swim Training: Train Savage – BR Kick Muscles

The goal of this circuit is to build the BR Kick muscles.