The Final Frontier PT 3: Coupling Motions
One of the reasons that I believe that the up kick on butterfly and freestyle kick (or down kick in backstroke) and powerful coupling motions are two of the last frontiers of fast swimming is that few coaches or swimmers really recognize how important they are or even what they are.
AQUA BOOM® Your Breaststroke With VOLS Head Coach Matt Kredich
In this video clinic feature, Coach Kredich shares three ways to improve your breaststroke using the AQUA BOOM®.
Can You Swim Faster By Caring Less?
Can we try too hard to achieve our goals in the pool? Is there a point where our passion for our swimming becomes counter-productive?
Swimming Technique & Racing Strategy
Swimming technique goes hand in hand with racing strategy. Racing strategy often involves implementing more than one swimming technique.
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Analysis Of The Frontcrawl Recovery Stroke On The Cartesian Plan
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A Simple Trick to Stop You From Freaking Out Behind the Blocks
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Freestyle Kicking Power Requires Plantar Flexibility
Having great plantar flexibility of the ankle is a prerequisite for developing a stronger, faster flutter kick.
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