This summer I have discovered my favorite drill. It has long been a drill I've used but this summer I have discovered that it is IDEAL for teaching beginner adults proper body and arm position. The drill? The zipper drill. In the video below by Multisportcast.tv several drills are showcased including the zipper drill.
There are a number of reasons why the zipper drill is particularly effective in aiding body and arm position. The drill forces you to rotate from side to side while swimming (shocking fact: the majority of the time you are swimming freestyle or backstroke, you are really on your side) in order to slide your arm up your body. The drill also requires bent arms and high elbows, which prevents shoulder injuries. If you haven't tried the zipper drill, give it a shot. You might be surprised!
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