BASIC DRILLS

Catch: your hand should enter the water at an angle of 45° extending it as far forward as possible.
Pull: after bending your elbow to an angle of approximately 90° to push it downwards, pull backwards in order to move forwards.
Recovery: having completed the pull phase, bend your elbow so as to raise your arm out of the water ready to move it forwards again.

These drills will help you learn or improve the basic movements required to improve your swim stroke. Improving your technique at every swim stroke by working on the basics will give you the confidence to try out the training plans. Check the list of drills and use the search bar to find the right one for you.