Coaches will post videos that they feel swimmers can benefit from viewing. Some may also have comments and/or note sheets provided. Enjoy!
Men's 400 IM Finals - 2021 US Olympic Trials I found it very instructive that on the breaststroke leg Chase Kalisz uses his extension and power in his stroke to take the lead. Note that the swimmer he passes actually has a faster tempo!
Simple keys for the 4 competitive strokes:
Freestyle Breakdown Video Download & Print out the Freestyle Notes HERE
Backstroke Breakdown Video Download and print the Backstroke Notes HERE
Butterfly Breakdown Video Download and print the Butterfly Notes HERE
Breaststroke Breakdown Video Download and print the Breaststroke Notes HERE
Breaststroke in-depth review from coaches' clinic
After you watch the above video, which shows examples from age group swimmers, compare it to this video of world record holder Adam Peaty
Adam Peaty loop underwater, slow motion
BREASTSTROKE
Analysis of Adam Peaty's Breaststroke
5 Important Points for Fast Breaststroke Swimming
The First Dolphin Kick Off the Wall
Tumble-Pop Turn (Note: The first 8:00 is intro of the speaker)
Short Tumble-Pop Video
Backstroke to Breaststroke Crossover turn video progression
And one more Backstroke to Breaststroke Crossover turn video More of an analysis of the turn
Forward Start
More on the Forward Start
High Kick Forward Start
Some good general pointers to remember on a forward start!
Backstroke Starts with Gary Hall, SR
Hollow Body Core Strength Position
Hollow Body Rock Exercise
