A common swimming technique misconception is that drills improve technique. While there are a number of drills that are extremely helpful for improving technique, simply performing a drill guarantees nothing. Some drills are, at best, a waste of time and can be counterproductive—or even harmful. by Rod Havriluk (Story page 14) Dr. Rod Havriluk is a sports scientist and consultant who specializes in swimming technique instructions and analysis. His unique strategies provide rapid improvement while avoiding injury. He can be reached at the website for Swimming Technology Research (Tallahassee, Fla).
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