Swim Training: How to Gain a Balanced Underwater Kick
A key ingredient of a successful underwater kick is a proper coordination between the movements of the head, chest, hips and feet. Without a balance between all movements of the body a swimmer sacrifices speed, strength and efficiency in underwater kicking.
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How to achieve Early Vertical Forearm
Brian Bolster, Head Coach of Osprey Aquatics, wanted to tackle the issue of Early Vertical Forearm (EVF) and succeeded spectacularly with the development of the Bolster Paddles.
Men’s 50 Meter Freestyle – US Nationals Preview – Adrian leads ‘splash-and-dashers’ into action
Nathan Adrian is the obvious favorite in 50 free, but he’ll lead a crew of heavyweight fighters into a race all about speed, aggression and power.
UCSD Head Coach Matt Macedo to Become Associate Head Coach at UCSB
UCSD head coach Matt Macedo will leave his post at the end of July for a Division I role at UCSB.
Pop Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your American Swimming Sprinters?
Quiz time! Test your knowledge of past and present American sprinters with this 10-question quiz.
Santa Clara Grand Prix Photo Vault #4
We’ve seen a lot of great swimming and fun times so far at the 2014 USA Swimming Arena Grand Prix…
Race Video: Bruno Fratus wins 50 Free at the Santa Clara Grand Prix
2014 Arena Grand Prix at Santa Clara Men’s 50 Freestyle – FINALS Bruno Fratus just missed 21 seconds, finishing first…
Drills with Paddles: 5 Days of Swim Training Sets
For coaches and swimmers looking to improve timing and strength in the water, single arm drilling is a simple solution. Incorporating a single arm drill into each practice allows for technique-based drilling without sacrificing too much time on intervals.
Manaudou 48.8 Takes Top Seed in Men’s 100 Free at Mare Nostrum – Barcelona
France’s Florent Manaudou wasn’t risking another prelims stumble like he had in Canet earlier in the week.
Mare Nostrum Preview: Le Clos vs Seto headlines Barcelona as series comes to a close
The final stop of the circuit will feature a big-time showdown of the top two 200 flyers in the world for 2014, Chad le Clos and Daiya Seto (pictured).
Hanser Re-Emerges With Top Seed in 100 Free in Canet; Ervin and Adrian Chasing
Cal Golden Bear Anthony Ervin had the fastest morning swim in the 100 free, though it took as much to even get him into the final.
Adrian Warms Up With 22.1 in 50 Free on Day 1 at Mare Nostrum – Canet
Nathan Adrian (above) and teammate Anthony Ervin are the two top seeds in the men’s 50 free.
Franklin and Phelps Expected for 2014 Santa Clara Grand Prix
The four-time Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin will make her 2013-2014 Grand Prix debut in Santa Clara.
Adrian Wins 100 Free, 5 Meet Records Go Down on Day 1 of 2014 Mare Nostrum-Monaco
Nathan Adrian picked up a win in the 100 free and pushed through as the top seed in the 50 free on day of the 2014 Mare Nostrum-Monaco meet.
Grechin Ahead of Adrian For Top Seed in Men’s 100 Free at Monaco
Katinka Hosszu swam well in a relatively limited schedule on Saturday morning, including a top seed in the women’s 200 free.