5th February - Butterfly Technique

This month I would like to reinforce technique in Butterfly. The video below does a really good job of showing a streamlined butterfly stroke with crisp timing of breathing and kicking.

Watch it a few times and try to get the rythm in your head. Notice how flat the body stays with the head raised just enough to breath and no more. If you practice this your storke will not only be more efficient but you'll find you tire less quickly. Both will result in a faster time.

Remember, even if you don't favour butterfly as a primary stroke good techinique in it will help you bring down your IM times.