{"product_id":"mega-drills-for-freestyle-stickels","title":"MEGA DRILLS FOR FREESTYLE (STICKELS)","description":"\u003cp\u003e More than 20 drills and variation that enhance all critical areas of the freestyle See how to vary drill complexity from single focus to multi-dimensional  Learn the latest techniques to enhance your swimmers' feel for establishing a solid catch position See drills that reinforce balance while increasing stroke efficiency in the water\u003c\/p\u003ewith Coley Stickels, 14x NCAA All American with University of Arizona;\u003cbr\u003ehas coached National Age Group record holders and Olympic Trials finalists\u003cp\u003eToday's athletes will thrive on the challenges that Coley Stickels' Mega Drills for Freestyle provides. These drills will not only \u003cb\u003eteach your swimmers the most up to date freestyle techniques,\u003c\/b\u003e but they will also engage your swimmers by making them think and feel at the same time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding a \"solve the puzzle\" challenge, these drills will develop a consistent feel for the critical aspects of the stroke, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e High elbow catch with an early vertical forearm, forward elbow and a hollowed arm pit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Thumb in towards belly button in the pull phase of the stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rhythm of the stroke and timing of the breath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Long, high neck extending the spine to create a flat back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Flutter kick \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the instruction, Stickels' shows you how to train the most advantageous catch position. He incorporates small sculling to train the initial catch phase and progressive longer sculling movements that eventually transition into the full arm pull. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStickels emphasizes a \"thumb towards belly\" movement pattern under the body in his pull phase of the stroke. Many of his drills include snorkel work, as well as underwater recovery that allows the swimmer to watch and see for themselves where the hand travels on the pull portion of the stroke. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will see several drills that train timing for both the stroke itself along with teaching the timing of the breath. For stroke timing, Stickels' drills isolate the hand and hip connection that leads to proper body hand\/body timing for the stroke. For breathing timing, you will learn how to teach your swimmers to minimally turn the head for a breath and quickly get the head back to midline with eyes to the bottom of the pool. \u003cb\u003eThese drills are excellent to assist swimmers that have a late breathing habit or swimmers that stop their kick during the breath. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his Turn Approach Drill, Stickels teaches how to coordinate the last arm pull into the wall with the flip turn. The result of this drill is a fast, tight turn with the feet quickly getting to the wall without excessive leg movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreakout drills are also included to help you teach your swimmers both the timing of the breakout stroke and proper alignment to minimize drag in the kick-to-stroke transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStickels' drill innovations allow the swimmer to feel the most important stroke components and to train skill essentials such as the turn and breakout. Stickels reinforces that drill work is a perfect way to reinforce stroke positives and also isolate and solve problem areas of the stroke to create more engaged, purpose-oriented swimmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e42 minutes (plus 17 minutes of Individual Medley technique). 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Championship Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47402274488508,"sku":"CHMP-MD04390A","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/917TczjBdkL.jpg?v=1788449802","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/mega-drills-for-freestyle-stickels","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}