The breaststroke arm pull is a sequence of continuous, accelerating movements. Unlike freestyle or backstroke, it’s not a simple rotation; it's a powerful sweep that requires precise timing and technique. This lesson will break down the entire arm stroke into four distinct phases, complete with vi...
Continue reading...Sometimes, the best swimming lesson is simply to watch a master at work. And when it comes to the freestyle sprint, there are few better masters than Alexander Popov. Known as the "Russian Rocket," Popov possessed one of the most beautiful and technically efficient strokes the world has ever seen....
Continue reading...Want to see what a near-perfect distance freestyle looks like? Sometimes, the best swimming lesson comes not from instruction, but from observation. We're going to break down slow-motion videos of two swimming legends, Grant Hackett and Sun Yang, to serve as your virtual coaches. By studying exact...
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