Jan. 13, 2026 - Favorite Drills of World-Class Breaststrokers

Anita Nall
1992 Olympic Team
Gold Medal 400 Medley Relay
Silver Medal 100 Breast
Bronze Medal 200 Breast

Jeremy Linn
1996 Olympic Team
Gold Medal 400 Medley Relay
Silver Medal 100 Breast

Roque Santos
1992 Olympic Trials Champion

Susie Jones Roy
1968 Olympic Team - Swam prelims on the relay, which won the Gold

Glenn Mills
1980 Olympic Trials Champion

We’ve heard there’s some debate about whether breaststrokers are the best looking and the smartest. But there’s no debate: Breaststrokers have all the best drills. This week we turn to GoSwim’s world-class breaststrokers to learn their go-to drills for honing technique. Join us!

Monday
Jessica Hardy: Breaststroke Fists
Swimming breaststroke fists takes away the catch element of your hands and puts the focus on your forearms to catch water.
goswim.tv/lessons/1305-fist-drill-breaststroke

Tuesday
Roque Santos: Pull-Buoy Kick
Pull-Buoy Kick imprints narrow knees in breaststroke kick.
goswim.tv/lessons/497-pull-buoy-kick

Wednesday
Dave Denniston Drills: Pulse Breaststroke
Besides being FUN, Pulse Breaststroke helps you develop a flowing and propulsive hip movement in breaststroke.
goswim.tv/lessons/191-pulse-breaststroke

Thursday
Brendan McHugh: 2 Down/1 Up
Brendan McHugh uses 2 Down/1 Up Breaststroke to discover and understand the bodyline needed for effective breaststroke.
goswim.tv/lessons/1989-breaststroke-2-down-1-up

Friday
Carlos Almeida: Vertical Scull and Pulldown
Carlos Almeida goes vertical to work on his breaststroke scull, timing, and explosive power for his underwater pulldown.
goswim.tv/lessons/1251-drill-vertical-scull-pulldown

Saturday
Brendan Hansen: Head-Up Breaststroke
Brendan Hansen uses Head-Up Breaststroke to develop fast hand speed and overall breaststroke timing.
goswim.tv/lessons/260-head-up-breaststroke

Sunday
Amanda Beard: Drills
Amanda shares her four favorite drills for improving feel for the water.
goswim.tv/lessons/543-drills