This week's drills you can do right now!

With so many training tools and methods, which one is best? Which tool should I use to fix the flaws in my form? The more serious I get, the more questions I have. There are many fins, paddles, and land training tools that at first glance seem like they are not even clear what they are used for, right? SOL has received many such questions. Of course, we have answered them carefully each time, but since we do not have the means to actually go to the pool and teach them, we have always wondered, "Are we really reaching the swimmers and coaches who are actually using the tools?!"

Our staff is keen to help alleviate some of these doubts, so we will be introducing training drills and practice methods using equipment once a week!

Well, now, the first one...

Basic! Freestyle drill.

Basic freestyle stroke drills. (From GoSwim)

This is a way to practice freestyle strokes.

This drill helps you to be aware of using the maximum surface area with each stroke by maintaining a straight line from the tips of your fingers to the base of your arm.

Why is this drill good?:

Most experienced swimmers know the feeling when their arms are catching the maximum amount of water, and can adjust and feel it by changing the angle of their wrists. Swimmers who have not yet fully grasped this sensation can use this drill to learn to efficiently splash water using all areas from fingertips to arms to upper arms to base and shoulders. It is also important to develop the sense of being able to create this stroke area while swimming.

manner:

1. Instead of using the usual Stroke Maker paddle strap, attach it so that you can grab the tip of it.

2. Swim a normal freestyle stroke, making sure that the bottom of the paddle (the part that comes to your wrist) is pushing against your wrist.

3. At this time, try to keep a straight line from the tip of the paddle to your elbow. (Your wrist should be slightly bent!)

One more tip!

• Bend your wrist a little more dramatically to make the bottom of the paddle feel more pressure. Then, relax your wrist to reduce the pressure from the paddle. Be aware of the difference in sensation between these two steps.
• Always use full reach with each stroke so you are using the maximum area of ​​your arm.

The first session was a drill on the crucial point of freestyle, the stroke.

Please feel free to post any questions, comments, or feedback you may have at any time! We also welcome comments and shares on the SOL Facebook page! SOL staff will respond directly to your questions.

Finally, here is the training equipment that appears in this video:

Special thanks to GoSwim.tv (video clip provider)