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Touching The Flags: A Fun, Competitive Way To Work On Explosive Power

Braden Keith
by Braden Keith 0

October 24th, 2024 College, News

Swimming requires power for numerous parts of the race, with getting off of the block and off of the turns showing the greatest places for this skill. Arizona State head coach Herbie Behm spoke about how the Sun Devils work on their explosiveness through a jump to try to reach the flags at the start of every practice.

Not only does this promote explosiveness, but it does so in a fun and competitive manner. Who can touch the flags today? Can you touch the flags with your fingertips, whole hand, or maybe even your feet?

Explosive jumps to try and touch the flags go along the same explosiveness of box jumping, except the flags with the pool as a landing spot removes much of the risk associated with an improper landing on a box jump.

Vertical jumps, which for the sake of jumping to the flags also include horizontal displacement as well, typically improve one’s start. Caeleb Dressel, known for his explosive starts, has a vertical jump that is higher than many NBA players.

What are some other fun ways that swimmers can work on explosiveness in fun ways?

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About Braden Keith

Braden Keith

Braden Keith is the Editor-in-Chief and a co-founder/co-owner of SwimSwam.com. He first got his feet wet by building The Swimmers' Circle beginning in January 2010, and now comes to SwimSwam to use that experience and help build a new leader in the sport of swimming. Aside from his life on the InterWet, …

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