Drills build an efficient stroke step-by-step
Drills aren’t just for kids. In fact, adults often see the biggest breakthroughs when complex strokes are broken down into smaller pieces — balance, breathing, recovery — and then rebuilt into smooth, confident swimming.
Why Drills Matter
Swimming has too many moving parts to fix all at once. Trying to correct breathing, kicking, and arm timing simultaneously usually leads to frustration. Drills simplify the process by isolating skills, letting you focus on one element at a time. They can help you feel the nuances of the stroke, so you have better feel for the water when swimming. With repetition, those focused improvements stack up to transform your overall stroke.
Favorite Drills for Adults
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Skate Drills for Balance
These side-lying positions teach you how to feel comfortable in the long, streamlined positions of Freestyle and Backstroke. Mastering balance first makes every stroke more efficient. -
Standing Rehearsals for Timing
These “feet on the ground, leaning forward” exercises help you rehearse arm timing, breathing timing, and arm stroke paths. You can slow things down, work on surgical precision, and know what to do when returning to swimming. When done over a mirror like in the Endless Pools at our Swim Studio, you can get the visual in your mind and repeat it when swimming. -
Breathe-Kick-Glide Breaststroke
If your arms, legs, body, and breath get out of synch when swimming breaststroke, you’ll slam into a wall of water and go nowhere. This drill times the breath and kick to feel yourself dart forward and maintain momentum without wasted effort.
From Drill to Stroke
The beauty of drills is that they aren’t the end goal — they’re the bridge. Once you’ve sharpened each piece, drills connect back to your full stroke, helping you swim with greater confidence, less effort, and more speed.
Ready to Get Started?
Do you want to see just how much drills can transform your swimming? Join our Adult Stroke Improvement program and experience the difference for yourself.