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2- and 6-Beat Kick Form Drill Sequence


Posted by race5599 on 23 Dec 2012 / 0 Comment
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I developed and implemented this drill sequence with my JACKRABBIT SPORTS swim classes in the fall of 2012, and it is the best one I’ve used to teach a 2-beat and 6-beat kick with perfect form. Even those with very weak kicks and tight ankles were able to learn the kick within an hour and […]

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Masters Swim Workouts


Posted by race5599 on 13 Dec 2012 / 0 Comment
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Here are five warm-ups, main sets, and cool downs to get you through the winter break. I’ve tried to include a lot of variety, but also several freestyle-based choices. Mix and match from day to day. Please send me an email if you have questions about how to modify sets or if you’d like to […]

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How The Freestyle “High Elbow” Catch Works


Posted by race5599 on 29 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment
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The high elbow catch is not given credit for it’s importance in most classes or articles. It’s not an easy motion to master and will break down quickly under duress, unless it has been practiced constantly and well. Having a “feel” for the water is more about knowing what you should be feeling on your […]

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How The Freestyle Flutter Kick Works


Posted by race5599 on 29 Oct 2012 / 0 Comment
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The flutter kick is often discussed but little taught. Common phrases include “kick from the hip”, “don’t let your knees drop”, “don’t kick with your knees”, “keep your kick in the shadow of your body”, and so on. But these tell us nothing about how to actually do it. Here is Sun Yang swimming in […]

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