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Freestyle Tempo Control Video

(You can watch English subtitles if you double click the screen)

When you control your tempo, it is very important to keep your gliding time as long as possible.  To do so, I recommend to use a bit slower(by 0.1-0.2 …

The Pause

We had a very productive lesson #4 this past Saturday at Kerr YMCA.  The class reviewed the spearswitch, formerly called underswitch, with a focus on the pause.  Where does it occur?  In the periphery of the goggles next to face. …

My stroke starts where?

Last night, my faithful group of swimmers were exposed to the focal point of "spearswitch" (aka underswitch).  After reviewing the importance of balanced skate position, we added in the movement of our hands up to the periphery of our goggles.  …

Stroke, Breathe, Repeat

One of the first things new swimming clients are quick to confide is their inability to breathe to both sides—as if confessing an unconscionable shortcoming.  What usually follows are stories of failed attempts to complete quarter mile swims breathing every …

What’s the right Stroke Count?

 

While appearing on the on-line Triathlon Summit this evening, I answered a question on what’s the right stroke count. I explained that the "right" count was highly individual and promised to publish a blog that gave more explanation and …

The Open Water Stroke

While appearing on the Triathlon Summit, I also described the difference between a "pool stroke" and an "open water stroke."  The stroke you’re likely to develop while training in a 25-yard pool is distinctly different from the stroke that will …

How to go from cruise to sprint

 

Another question and answer from the Discussion Forum

Hello,
I am an experienced swimmer with a past of an elite swimmer. I now compete on the french master’s contests and am 37.
I have been practicing TI for 3

Word for today – BALANCE

OK, so balance is the word for today.  The TI group increased to nine swimmers, due to two more joining after the first lesson.  Great session today.  Reviewed our relaxed head position and wider tracks, as well as core body …

My video before learning TI

Some people may think I have been able to swim freestyle like a fish a long time before.

You are wrong! As you can see the video above, my freestyle before learning TI was terrible.

The main differences are as …

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