Swimming on Side/Side Kick
- Down arm extended
- Up arm on side, hand on thigh
- Head align with spine; roll to get breath
- Swim 6 kicks
- Extended arm does pull, body rotates to other side
- Switch lead hands
- Repeat
- Key point: do not lift head, just roll to other side
Side Kick, Sailboat Drill
- Start swimming on side
- Up arm moves forward, elbow up, hand about 1" above water
- Arm forms a "Sail Shape" above the water
- Swim 6 kicks
- Complete stroke: Up arm enters water, lead hand catches, rotate to the other side
- Repeat
- Important: elbow in front of ear so weight shifts forward, otherwise you may sink straight downward
Other Drills
- Fingertip Drag
- Thumb scrape
- Swim with Fists (emphasis on forearms in pull)