This week at swimgym PULL-THROUGH

The freestyle pull-through start with the catch, but then needs to transition into an efficient push to propel as much water as you can backwards, Make sure to accelerate your pull-through towards a speedy push out at hip height, this way you maintain the pressure of the water onto your hands till the very end. When you do this well, you will feel the perfect glide after. Enjoy!

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Skills & drills Combination Scull

By doing this drill you will increase your feel for the water. The combination scull is a follow up drill after you learn how to scull in different positions. You start with the front scull, then move towards mid scull and end with back scull. Use a pullbuoy and snorkel.

How to do it 


  • Start in the front scull position with your hands shoulder-width in front of you, fingertips pointed slightly towards the bottom

  • In ten repetitions you move gradually to mid scull and the to the back scull position

  • After the final scull movement, push the water backwards and bring your hands back to the front

  • Repeat this movement until you reach the wall.

Focus points 


  • Maintain a steady tempo in your sculling movements to create enough propulsion

  • Fingertips pointed towards the bottom throughout the combination.

  • Focus on your hand position, there should be tension on your wrists

Coach tip

This drill requires some practice, but eventually you should understand what we mean with ‘feel for the water’. Only practice this drill when you have mastered the single scull positions. You will feel an increased propulsion in your stroke. 

Equipment:

snorkel, pull buoy

COACH TIP

By focussing on one technique point during the set, you can take your time perfecting it. It does not have to be perfect the first time, you just need to consistently work on it. During this workout you don't need to swim fast, so take advantage of that by working on your technique.

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