Backstroke Kicking: Unique Challenges, Muscular Demands, and Skill Acquisition
Backstroke kicking is difficult due to its supine body position, unique propulsion vector, intense demands on hip flexors and core, absence of visual ...
By Alex
Category: Swimming Technique
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Front Crawl Arms: Mastering Technique, Phases, and Drills for Efficiency
Mastering the front crawl arm stroke involves a continuous cycle of entry, catch, pull, push, and recovery, meticulously designed to maximize propulsi...
By Jordan
Swimming Streamline: Mastering Body Position for Speed and Efficiency
Achieving a good streamline in swimming involves minimizing drag through optimal body alignment, creating a rigid, hydrodynamic profile for maximum sp...
By Hart
Breaststroke: Common Flaws, How to Improve Speed, and Performance
Slow breaststroke speed is typically caused by a combination of technical inefficiencies, suboptimal body positioning that increases drag, and physiol...
By Jordan
How to Stop Sinking During Breaststroke: Techniques, Drills, and Common Mistakes
To stop sinking during breaststroke, focus on maintaining a streamlined body position with elevated hips, optimizing your kick for propulsion rather t...
By Alex
Silent Swimming Technique: Principles, Benefits, and How to Practice
Silent swimming technique is an advanced approach that minimizes water disturbance and noise through refined biomechanics and hydrodynamics, enhancing...
By Hart
Swimming Arm Stroke: Mechanics, Propulsion, Efficiency, and Training
The arm stroke is paramount in swimming because it serves as the primary generator of propulsive force, dictating overall speed, efficiency, and the s...
By Jordan
Butterfly Stroke: Teaching Arm Mechanics, Drills, and Error Correction
Teaching the butterfly arm stroke effectively involves breaking down its complex phases into manageable components, focusing on high-elbow mechanics, ...
By Jordan
Bilateral Breathing in Swimming: Techniques, Benefits, and Drills
Bilateral breathing in swimming involves coordinating body rotation with minimal head turns to inhale every three or five strokes, fostering improved ...
By Alex
