Freestyle Sculling
Sculling is a type of drill used across all the swimming strokes. It is used to help increase the understanding of "catch". Another drill to help increase your catch is the rollover drill. For a more in-depth description of catch, see the butterfly sculling page. 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.
Steps
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)
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.