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Noonievut

2012-06-07 9:10 AM

Subject: Resources for swimming drills (focus on technique)

I've been swimming freestyle for about 8 months. From time to time I do some drills, but I'm really just swimming without a plan. Result is that I've only improved a bit (avg time for 50m is 1:10). I've searched youtube and google for swim drills, swim technique (etc.), and I have a TI video. I feel I have only a scattering of resources and they're not in sync. Most websites have only 3-5 drills. Problem is I want to improve on all aspects of my technique, and I think I need a resource with many drills to choose from, and organized in a logical way. And the clearer the explanations are (diagrams are nice) the better. I also want to couple these drills with a plan.

I'd appreciate hearing what resources you've come across that you feel are well put together. Thanks.

JohnnyKay

2012-06-07 9:23 AM

in reply to: #4249535

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Media, PA

Subject: RE: Resources for swimming drills (focus on technique)

Your best bet is to get some coaching. Then someone can both point you to drills that are likely to be the most useful for you and give you feedback about whether you are executing the drills well or not. That said, I largely taught myself to swim through some on-line drills I found. The website no longer exists (Crucible Fitness), but the coach moved to Endurance Nation and they now have a swim eBook. Sometimes they offer it free, I think, but usually it costs ~$20.

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ecozenmama

2012-06-07 9:37 AM

in reply to: #4249535