Alright, we've established that dictatorial behavior can be appealing when you're doing the dictating. Now, you get to select your favourite swimming drill for any stroke and proclaim it as officially the best drill ever. Please supply info as to: what does this drill accomplish & for what stroke(s)? what is the proper technique in performing this drill (diagrams &/or video optional); why is this drill so much better than others? Equipment needed or not? Sample set using this drill; why is it the best?
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Drills are a waste of time & why.
Get rid of backstoke drills. I don't find they help my stroke much at all. Just my experience, of course. (If pressed, I would do double arm drill for hand placement, but that's all.)
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Chest press fly:
On your stomach in the water hands at your side (preferably). Press in on your chest then release it. Your hips will come up. Try not to use your legs -- let everything else flow with the chest press. Breathe every few kicks getting a nice undulating motion. Make sure to initiate the action from the sternum not the legs. It is easiest and most helpful (I think) to do this drill with fins. Then you won't be as tempted to use your legs on the drill and it will help you to not sink. The point is to be moving forward rather than up and down.
Get rid of backstoke drills. I don't find they help my stroke much at all. Just my experience, of course. (If pressed, I would do double arm drill for hand placement, but that's all.)
DanSad: (I hope you're not really sad)
Chest press fly:
On your stomach in the water hands at your side (preferably). Press in on your chest then release it. Your hips will come up. Try not to use your legs -- let everything else flow with the chest press. Breathe every few kicks getting a nice undulating motion. Make sure to initiate the action from the sternum not the legs. It is easiest and most helpful (I think) to do this drill with fins. Then you won't be as tempted to use your legs on the drill and it will help you to not sink. The point is to be moving forward rather than up and down.
