Test Set Tuesday, that’s a thing, or at least it was when I was in college. Tuesday meant one thing, you were about to do a decently hard set and coach was going to keep track of stats. Yes, we hated them, but we generally hated anything that made us stronger and [...]

      Efficiency is a direct result of how we move our body through the water. To review last weeks post, a strong stroke starts with a strong catch in the water. A strong catch is a direct result of proper hand position and feel of the water. The sculling drills covered last week [...]

      In my opinion, sculling is probably one of the most underrated drills found in a swimmers toolbox. A strong stroke starts with a strong catch in the water. A strong catch is a direct result of proper hand position and feel of the water. Sculling forces you to take note and focus [...]

      This weeks training tip will be a continuation of last weeks post on rotation and head position. If you missed last week, review the post and practice the drills before starting with this week (they are meant to go in a sequential order)! Remember, proper rotation is pertinent to creating an efficient [...]

      If you speak the language of swimming, you are familiar with the terms ‘body roll’ or ‘rotation’ and what they mean. For those who do not, this is the pivotal motion on the ‘long axis’ during a swim stroke, or the rotation of your shoulders, torso, and hips simultaneously. The terms mean [...]