Swim Drill Library
See the movement. Understand the purpose. Take it to the pool. Explore five interactive swimming drills to support your technique practice and coaching sessions.
Choose a drill below, then switch between 3D, Side, Front, Top and Arm detail views. Pause, slow down or move through the sequence at your own pace. Each viewer opens in a new tab, with no account or sign-in required.
Javelin
Practise balance, body alignment and a steady leading arm. One length with the left arm leading, then one with the right.
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Develop a controlled recovery: slide up, return to the hip, slide up again, then reach forwards and switch sides.
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Six kicks on your side, one arm stroke, then six kicks on the other side. Build control of your alignment and rotation.
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Six kicks, three alternating arm strokes, then six kicks on the other side. Connect your side balance to front crawl rhythm.
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Raise the arm, pause upright, bend at the elbow, then spear into the water and switch sides. Focus on a relaxed recovery and hand entry.
View Broken Arrow drillThe animations are coaching guides. Use the drills and equipment directed by your coach, with the leading hand below the elbow and the elbow below the shoulder. Your ideal hand depth will depend on your individual body position.
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