FLY Bending Elbow: Building the Stroke

Building Block: Side of Pool Drill

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Description:

Lay on the side of the pool
Arm forward
Bent arm
Finish stroke
Lifting elbow
Recover

Why:

Allows the swimmer to see and feel the correct stroke out of the water
Coach can touch their elbow or wrist to correct
Slower progression so each swimmer gets to work on the part they struggle with

Building Block: Double Arm Drop

Description:

Arms at Position 11
Don’t move elbows
Drop forearm and hand under the elbow
Don’t kick
Do double arm drop drill

Building Block: 4 Point Lead Hand

Description:

Single arm stroke
Pausing at all 4 positions