Transition Turn (Fly to Back Swimming)

Think about "elbowing your brother and then, phoning your mother" when working on this tricky open turn transition from one stroke, Butterfly into another stroke, Backstroke. Be sure to work how fast you can bring your knees up under your chest after your hands hit the wall. That is the key to mastering this one. For more swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, visit: https://www.usms.org/


Propel your Swimming! (1 Tip)

To generate the proper dolphin kick, it must come from the abs. Fold your belly button, into your spine and start to feel yourself moving in the water. Try to keep your shoulders still and carry that all the way down your body. For more swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, and the benefits of swimming visit: https://www.usms.org/


U.S. Masters Swimming - Best Exercise for Swimming Fly!

Are you dealing with a tight thoracic spine? Don't miss out on valuable propulsion during the dolphin kick because your back aches. A lot of the whip action happens in your t-spine or mid-back and it helps if you re more flexible there and not super tight. This exercise will you gain strength in that are and give you valuable proposition to get you going forward faster in the water. For swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, and the benefits of swimming visit: https://www.usms.org/


U.S. Masters Swimming - Stop Wiggling in the Water with this Exercise!

Body position is an important part of swimming and your streamline. This exercise will help you stop wiggling in the water, improve your core and shoulder strength which will help make you a more powerful swimmer. For more swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find swimming clubs or adult swimming lessons, and the benefits of swimming visit: https://www.usms.org/