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How To Swim Each Stroke CORRECTLY | Technique, Drills & Race Strategy (Complete Guide)

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How To Swim Each Stroke CORRECTLY | Technique, Drills & Race Strategy (Complete Guide)

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How To Swim Each Stroke CORRECTLY | Technique, Drills & Race Strategy (Complete Guide)

Fares Ksebati›
2 days ago39:244.6K views
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SwimmingBackstrokeBreaststrokeButterflyFreestyle

Want to swim faster in freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, AND breaststroke? In this ultimate swimming guide, elite coaches break down the most important technique tips, powerful training drills, and race strategy for every stroke... all in one video.

Whether you're a beginner learning proper swim technique or a competitive swimmer looking to shave seconds off your race time, this video covers everything you need to know. We go deep on body position, head position, kick mechanics, catch and pull technique, stroke timing, and the #1 mistakes slowing most swimmers down.

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🔑 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• How to reduce drag and increase propulsion in every stroke
• The correct body position and head position for faster swimming
• Freestyle catch drills: Short Dog, Long Dog & the Fist Drill (EVF technique)
• The ideal freestyle kick — size, ankle flexibility & hip-driven power
• Butterfly timing, undulation, and why trying harder can make you slower
• Backstroke rotation secrets & the Cup on Forehead drill
• Breaststroke pull, kick timing & the Pull-Kick-Glide rhythm
• Race strategy for sprints (50m) vs. distance (200m–1500m)

🏊 CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro
00:27 – Freestyle Body Position & Head Position
03:36 – Freestyle Hand Entry
04:13 – The Domino Effect: How One Mistake Ruins Your Whole Stroke
05:12 – Freestyle Kick: Size, Flexibility & Hip-Driven Power
07:17 – Freestyle Drills
09:05 – Freestyle Race Strategy: 50m, 200m & 1500m
11:17 – Butterfly Timing, Undulation & Two-Kick Rule
15:04 – Butterfly Drills
18:51 – Butterfly Race Strategy: Why 95% Effort Beats 100%
20:38 – How Often Should You Train Butterfly?
21:16 – Backstroke: Body Position, Rotation & Deep Catch
23:26 – Backstroke Rotation: The Key to a Faster Tempo
24:23 – Backstroke Racing Strategy
25:48 – Backstroke Drills
28:36 – Bonus: Underwater Dolphin Kick Pro Tip
29:40 – Breaststroke: Body Position, Hips & Head
31:47 – Breaststroke Pull Technique: High Catch & Elbow Position
32:22 – The #1 Breaststroke Mistake
33:00 – Breaststroke Breathing Position & How to Minimize Resistance
33:54 – Breaststroke Kick: Pull-Kick-Glide Timing & Heel Tag Drill
35:03 – Breaststroke Drills
36:18 – Breaststroke Race Strategy: 50m vs. 200m

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