SWIM STROKES How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these swim strokes-tagged tutorials to learn all about swim strokes with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Correct faults when swimming, Do a backstroke marching soldier technique drill, and Do a double medicine ball eggbeater drill for the legs.

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How to correct faults when swimming

Correct faults when swimming

Learn how to overcome and fix four common swim faults with this lesson from six-time Ironman champion Dave Scott. Check out this swimming ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,857

How to do a backstroke marching soldier technique drill

Do a backstroke marching soldier technique drill

The drill demonstrated in this how-to video is so tough, you have to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,629

How to do a double medicine ball eggbeater drill for the legs

Do a double medicine ball eggbeater drill for the legs

So you want to get your legs in shape quickly? The drill demonstrated ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,488

How to do hand technique drills to improve swim stroke skills

Do hand technique drills to improve swim stroke skills

Sometimes the best paddles for swim training are the ones at the end ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 5,899

How to do the butterfly stroke

Do the butterfly stroke

Unsure of the techniques for the butterfly stroke or require a little refresher, then let this experienced swimming teacher guide you along ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by VideoJug | Comments 0
Views 1,724

How to do triathlon kicking drills

Do triathlon kicking drills

Use Dave Scott's drills to maximize your kick potential.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 1
Views 3,354

How to do the advanced backstroke

Do the advanced backstroke

This video tutorial is on swimming tips and techniques for advanced backstroke. Learn how to do backstroke in three easy steps; legs, arms ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by VideoJug | Comments 0
Views 1,631

How to practice a double arm backstroke

Practice a double arm backstroke

Do you overreach on your backstroke? Having a hard time keeping your hips up? Wondering how your hands should exit to initiate recovery ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,172

How to practice arm recovery swimming drills with Doug Stern

Practice arm recovery swimming drills with Doug Stern

Swim guru Doug Stern shows you how to do arm recovery swimming drills ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 0
Views 3,019

How to practice kinesthetic muscle memory for backstroke

Practice kinesthetic muscle memory for backstroke

This is a dry land tutorial on backstroke swimming technique. Learn ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 4,202

How to practice kinesthetic muscle memory for freestyle

Practice kinesthetic muscle memory for freestyle

Freestyle stroke is broken down into dry land exercises that encourage ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 2,314

How to swim a breaststroke faster

Swim a breaststroke faster

A common trait of really fast breaststrokers is that they initiate the pull prior to lifting their head. In contrast, a common trait of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
Views 10,345

How to swim a proper freestyle

Swim a proper freestyle

New techniques may improve a swimming pool workout from Masters coach Nancy Kirkpatrick Reno. Before sticking a toe in the water, consider ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 7,113

How to swim efficiently with Dave Scott

Swim efficiently with Dave Scott

Six-Time Ironman Champion Dave Scott demonstrates several techniques to help ensure you're getting the most from your swim strokes.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 1
Views 5,442

How to swim faster and more efficiently

Swim faster and more efficiently

Swimmers, learn how to improve your swimming technique to swim faster and more efficiently with these 5 stroke drills.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 25,635

How to swim the advanced front crawl

Swim the advanced front crawl

Learn a few techniques from our expert swimming teacher, to build up your confidence in the water and your knowledge of doing the advanced ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by VideoJug | Comments 0
Views 13,311

How to train with paddles to improve swim strength &technique

Train with paddles to improve swim strength &technique

Swimmers and coaches either love them or hate them, but you can't ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,899

How to train with PT paddles to improve swim technique&stroke

Train with PT paddles to improve swim technique&stroke

Most swimmers love paddle-training for the power they provide and the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,482

How to use Finis freestyler hand paddles to improve technique

Use Finis freestyler hand paddles to improve technique

While most paddles are multi-purpose, the Finis freestyler paddles ...more

A- 2:45
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,514

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