4 Swim Drills That ANYONE Can Do
Apr 2, 2026•Channel
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Published1 month ago
Duration4:18
Video ID6dfYvTYxzRY
Languageen
CategorySports
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views10.7K
Likes388
Comments18
Engagement Rate3.78%
Likes per 100 views3.61
Comments per 1K views1.67
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#triathlon swimming#swim faster#swimming technique#freestyle swimming#front crawl technique#swim drills#catch up drill#fingertip drag drill#single arm drill#616 drill#swimming for beginners#ironman swim training#improve swim stroke#perfect freestyle technique#global triathlon network#triathlon#tri#ironman#sports#swimbikerun
Description
Swimming faster isn’t just about grinding out endless lengths. In fact, one of the best ways to level up your speed is to slow things down and sharpen your technique.
In this video, we break down four simple swim drills that can help triathletes and swimmers of all abilities build a longer, smoother, and more efficient stroke.
0:00 How To Swim Faster
0:35 The Catch-Up Drill
1:24 The Fingertip Drag Drill
2:05 The Single-Arm Drill
2:50 The 6-1-6 Drill
3:44 How To Incorporate Drills Into Your Swim Sessions
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