https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/1861/how-to-decrease-the-number-of-strokesTo decrease the number of strokes I have to speed up the kick? Are there other ways to do it? tksen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/8682?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 24 Sep 2003 14:45:58 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:7f98919c-c12f-4ece-96b4-f687d4430b22Former MemberFabio, Please go to the Training-Technique section of this web site (or use this link: <a href="http://www.usms.org/training/technique.htm)">www.usms.org/.../technique.htm)</a>, and read some of the articles there. I particular like the ones by Emmett Hines. You could also try www.H2Oustonswims.org/articles.html. Matt<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/8704?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 24 Sep 2003 11:05:09 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:39b1cab1-6797-4f7a-a0be-7b1d2e06b978aquageekDrills and improving stroke mechanics are the biggest items I have found that reduce stroke count. You should throw in some stroke descent sets from time to time. Working on long smooth swimming is key for me.<div style="clear:both;"></div>