Scull
Sculling is a type of drill used across all the swimming strokes. It is used to help increase the understanding of "catch". Catch can also be described as the pressure you feel on your hand/foot when you pull/kick. You must have the "just-right" amount of catch so you go fast and not slow. Catch is useful in increasing swimming speed and efficiency. The aim of sculling is not to go fast. You should be moving slowly across the pool. Sculling increases the understanding of catch by providing extra resistance on the hands; you only use them.
Steps
If you would like, you can throw in a butterfly kick (this is not necessary, and should not be attempted until you scull properly with normal efficiency),
Steps
- Optional: Put on a pull buoy.
- Push off the wall in streamline position.
- Move your arms to shoulder width apart.
- Lift your head out of the water, looking straight forward.
- Watch this video for a demonstration on hand position.
- Move the arms left and right. (Again, watch the video.)
- If using a pull buoy, do not move legs. If not using a pull buoy, keep a strong, steady, freestyle kick.
- Swim whatever distance you choose (usually at least a 50)
If you would like, you can throw in a butterfly kick (this is not necessary, and should not be attempted until you scull properly with normal efficiency),
Works Consulted
Schmidt, Adam. "Sculling: The Forgotten Drill." Active.com. Active.com. Web. 23 Sept. 2014.Speedo, Team. "Swimming Tips and Techniques." Swimming Tips and Drills from Team Speedo. Speedo USA. Web. 23 Sept. 2014.