Videos and Analysis - The Experts

Freestyle

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  1. To show you how some of the top swimmers in the world achieve fantastic speed, with the same basic equipment as you.
  2. To analyse the strokes of both the great and the ordinary swimmer and highlight good technique and some common errors.

For your convenience we have included 2 different formats, the first a high quality broadband format and the second is one you can put on your hand held computer (PPC) and even take them to the pool to give others pointers on technique.

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Bernard & Prilukov Bernard & Prilukov This video compares the strokes of short and long distance swimmers with Bernards world record swim in the 100m with Prilukovs winning 1500m, both at the European Championships 2008
Hacket Hacket Great video for Freestyle stroke analysis. Notice the extension on every arm pull and the flexibility in his feet and ankles.

 
Thorpe Thorpe Ian Thorpe from below the surface (Front Crawl). Make special note of his long arm stroke and the elbow bend (also, contrary to most opinion about good technique, Mr Thorpe breathes every other stroke)
Popov Popov The great Popov (with sound) showing the phases of the Front Crawl stroke.
Klim Popov Klim Popov A chance to compare these 2 great swimmers head-to-head. Notice the difference between Popov's right and left arms. Also, notice the breathing patterns.
Evans Evans How does she achieve this speed with this stroke? Clearly above the water is one thing and below the water another.
Evans Evans Take another look at this amazing swimmer, this time from under the water
Track Start Track Start How to track start correctly (rear view)
Track Start Track Start Track starts from the Front
Flip Turn Flip Turn Ian Thorpe from below the water going into a tumble turn. Notice the streamlining off of the wall.
Flip Turn Flip Turn Michael Klim's front crawl turn. Notice the streamlining off the wall and his 9 fly kicks before he starts stroking.
Some of the videos here are created by: Donald Graft and are used with his permission. For all his videos, visit the Videos section at: www.buehlerbluemarlins.net and also; Swim . ee at http://www.swim.ee/videos/  Both are excellent resources for swimming
Tell us a part of swimming you would like to see on video and we'll try to find one for you. Just email us a request.