Technique – Swimming technique

Guides, drills and videos to work on, one stroke or skill at a time. Most come from U.S. Masters Swimming's free stroke guides, written for adult swimmers. Every link is checked once a month.

FreestyleBody position, kick, catch, breathing and drills BackstrokeRotation, kick, hand entry and timing BreaststrokeBody line, kick, pull and timing ButterflyThe two kicks, breathing and rhythm Starts, turns and underwatersFlip and open turns, streamline, breakouts Kicking and drillsKick and drill guides for every stroke Training and pacingPace, workouts and designing training Race pace in one minuteYour repeat times from a goal time, and your steady pace Warm-up and drylandBefore you get in, and shoulder care Open waterSighting, swimming straight and lake swims