One of my favorite parts of any workout is doing some drills. Not only do they break up the monotony of swimming back and forth, but they're a great chance to improve efficiency and focus on technique.
I'm always on the hunt for new drills to add to my repertoire. I put together this list of freestyle drills and explanations that are my current favorites, but I'm looking for some new ones both as a swimmer and a coach. What else do people do?
The list:
Catch up swimming
Finger drag
3-6-3 swimming
Sculling
One arm swimming
Closed fist swimming
Over swimming
Slow and technically perfect
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Hmm, never considered doggy paddle as an actual drill :) but I can see it making a lot of sense. It's almost like sculling meets freestyle with an underwater recovery.
Just watched this video about the broken arrow drill. I had never heard of it. What would you say it helps with for freestyle? www.youtube.com/watch
Hmm, never considered doggy paddle as an actual drill :) but I can see it making a lot of sense. It's almost like sculling meets freestyle with an underwater recovery.
Just watched this video about the broken arrow drill. I had never heard of it. What would you say it helps with for freestyle? www.youtube.com/watch
