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Swim Technique

The freestyle swimming skill ladder

Posted on February 20, 2016 by James Mullarkey
Sun Yang technique video - YouTube

I found a great article on the Triathlete website by Sara McLarty which breaks down the freestyle swimming stoke in to rungs on a ‘skill ladder’. Continue Reading →

Swimming Freestyle, Swim Technique

Head position in freestyle swimming

Posted on August 20, 2015 by James Mullarkey
Swimming head position

A lower tucked in head position is going to reduce drag and give me a more streamlined shape in the water and should make me faster. Continue Reading →

Swimming Freestyle, Swim Technique

Eliminating crossover in a freestyle swimming stroke

Posted on May 22, 2015 by James Mullarkey
crossover in freestyle swimming

One of the biggest problems I’ve had in swimming is crossover in my freestyle stroke. It’s probably been the biggest contributor to me being slower than I would like. Continue Reading →

Swimming Swim Technique, training

Early vertical forearm (EVF) in freestyle swimming explained with video clips

Posted on May 10, 2015 by James Mullarkey
early vertical forearm

Early vertical forearm (EVF) in freestyle swimming is essential. These video clips explain how it works. Continue Reading →

Swimming Swim Technique, training

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