Swim Drills

Fix your stroke, one drill at a time. Guides for freestyle, kick, breathing, turns, and more.

Breathing

Bilateral Breathing: Why You Should Learn It and How

Bilateral breathing — alternating which side you breathe on — is one of the most valuable skills in freestyle. Here's why it matters and how to learn it.

Breaststroke

Breaststroke Kick Drills: Fix the Most Common Mistakes

The breaststroke kick is technically the most demanding kick in swimming. Here's how to diagnose and fix the most common problems.

Breathing

Breathing Every 2 vs Every 3 Strokes: What's Actually Better?

Should you breathe every 2 strokes or every 3? The answer depends on what you're training for — here's a practical breakdown.

Freestyle

How to Fix a Dropped Elbow Catch in Freestyle

A dropped elbow is one of the most common technique flaws in freestyle — and one of the most impactful to fix. Here's what it is and how to correct it.

Turns

Flip Turn Tutorial: How to Stop Adding 3 Seconds per Wall

A slow or missed flip turn adds seconds to every lap. Here's a step-by-step guide to the freestyle flip turn — from the approach to the push-off.

Freestyle

Body Rotation in Freestyle: Drills to Get It Right

Body rotation is one of the most misunderstood elements of freestyle. Here's what good rotation actually looks like and the drills to develop it.

Freestyle

5 Freestyle Drills That Actually Fix Your Stroke

Not all drills are equal. These five freestyle drills target the most common stroke problems in adult swimmers — and they actually work.

Freestyle

Kick Drills for Freestyle: Build Power Without Burning Out

Most adult swimmers kick wrong — too much knee bend, not enough hip drive. These kick drills fix the mechanics and build useful kick power.

Freestyle

How to Stop Your Legs from Sinking in Freestyle

Sinking legs create massive drag and slow you down. Here's why it happens and exactly how to fix it.

Pull Buoy

Pull Buoy Workouts: How to Use Them Without Cheating

A pull buoy can make your stroke better or mask your weaknesses. Here's how to use it properly to actually improve.