Swim Lab Drill #2: Reach Out Drill

Instead of rushing the stroke, slow down to swim fast with the Reach Out Drill.

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Instead of rushing the stroke, slow down to swim fast with the Reach Out Drill: Extend your arm forward, setting up the beginning of the stroke, with your hand below the elbow and elbow below shoulder. Do a two-count then bend the elbow to start the catch.

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