DRILL 8: TRIPLE UNDERSWITCH

Why We Do It: This drill will give you even more space to make yourself more Fishlike and learn the feel of a swimming rhythm.

Follow This Sequence

Just add one switch to the previous drill. Use the extra rhythm time to feel all of the following:

 

 • Keep your head hidden. Water should flow over the back of your head during all three switches.

• Keep your timing consistent. Switch at the exact moment you see your hand under your nose.

• Extend both hands fully, front and back, then glide just a moment before recovering for the next switch.

• During your glide, feel yourself just lying there supported by the water. That’s the feeling of great balance.

• Maintain a focus on piercing the water, particularly while sneaking your arm and switching.

• When all of that begins to feel somewhat natural, see if you can pause your kick during the three switches…. Pick it up again in Sweet Spot.

• Finally, reduce the glide between switches. Roll your body a bit less during the three switches, to increase rhythm.