Stroke Length – How Long Is Too Long

Stroke Length – How Long Is Too Long

For many years people have strived for a longer stroke length through the water. In many endurance sports, a key focus is a longer distance for each stroke or stride. But at what point does stroke length become TOO long? The answer really is “IT DEPENDS”....
Textbook Technique And Why It Doesn’t Exist

Textbook Technique And Why It Doesn’t Exist

It’s not lost on me that the title of this post will raise some eyebrows. The title shouldn’t be taken too literally; I do feel there are ideal approaches, methodologies, and “rules” to consider when coaching any part of your swim stroke I do believe there are some...
Straight Arm Freestyle

Straight Arm Freestyle

We’ve all seen the textbook photos of how to swim freestyle, how to swim with the classically high elbow and hand close to the side of the body. But what happens when you don’t have the required flexibility in the shoulders to keep that high or relaxed? Or...
Streamline – Feel The Speed

Streamline – Feel The Speed

Why Get Streamlined? This might seem strange to some people who predominantly race in open water – and therefore have no turns. But maintaining a good streamline throughout your pool training will massively aid your overall swimming – and as a result your...