In my opinion, body roll is the single most important aspect of the freestyle stoke, so much so that I call it the foundation on which the freestyle stroke is built. Continue reading “Body Roll”
Author: Coach Scott
Breathing
Acquiring good breathing technique may be one of the biggest challenges for newer swimmers. Poor breathing technique can easily have a negative influence on other parts of the stroke. Continue reading “Breathing”
A Better Swim Warm-Up
I have never made a secret of the fact that I despise those casual warm-ups many coaches give. You don’t have to look far to find one: 400 choice swim, 200 to 400 kick, 200 freestyle. That warm-up simply wastes precious training time in the water and it is an absolute disservice to a beginning swimmer. Continue reading “A Better Swim Warm-Up”
Novice Training Plan
As a new, novice swimmer, there is a simple truth that you must come to terms with – Technique trumps everything else. You can get in the water and swim lap upon endless lap, but if your technique is flawed, you are wasting your time. Continue reading “Novice Training Plan”
Sprint 12-Week Base Plan
This 12-week Sprint Base plan assumes you can swim 400 yards/meters continuously. Continue reading “Sprint 12-Week Base Plan”
