Vertical kicking is a challenging drill great for promoting an efficient flutter kick. Instead of kicking across the pool along the surface of the water, vertical kicking takes place in a stationary ...

Six Swim Workout Sets to Try at Practice By Kelsey Mitchell For every swimmer and coach, there is that one set they always love to come back to. Whether it be for the intense speed work, high yardage, ...

Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week” sponsored by The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by Swimoutlet.com. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement ...

Did you know your kickboard can come in handy for drills other than kicking? This week’s swim workout includes the sailboat drill, which serves as not only a killer core workout it will also teach you ...

The density of water means you get more resistance from every pull or kick than you would on land, and these drills really make that work for you. Swimming laps already does a lot to build your upper ...

Not all swim drills are created equal. Some drills are very effective at helping you improve your technique, others have little to no impact, and some drills can actually be counterproductive for your ...

Swimming with one arm ahead of you and one arm to your side, propel yourself for a length with only your kick. Focus on being horizontal in the water, keeping a soft leg and kicking from the hips. As ...

Looking to improve your swimming technique, speed, and power? Elite GB triathlete and swimming coach John Wood explains ten essential swim drills that should be a staple in your training plan. Here’s ...

Many adults know how to swim -- that is, they can get from one end of the pool to the other without too much trouble. But to swim proficiently and with finesse, they must learn to properly stroke, ...

Q. Why do my legs always sink after I swim about 20 metres in the pool? What drills can I do to stop this? A. Most triathletes in this country come from a non-swimming background and so many have a ...

The density of water means you get more resistance from every pull or kick than you would on land, and these drills really make that work for you. Swimming laps already does a lot to build your upper ...