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Intermediate Swim Training: Mastering Dolphin Dives, Streamlining, and Breath Control

Mastering proper swimming techniques is essential for improving efficiency in the water, and this Intermediate Swim Session focused on refining key skills like streamlining, dolphin diving, and breath control. The class began with a structured warm-up, including bubble burpees, sculling, and treading drills, to build comfort and body awareness in the water. Next, swimmers practiced the dolphin dive, mimicking a dolphin’s smooth movement to develop better body positioning and propulsion. Using hula hoops as underwater markers, students worked on diving through obstacles, reinforcing the importance of tight streamlining and controlled breathing.

The session also introduced progressive streamline drills, where swimmers pushed off the wall and glided through hula hoops, gradually increasing the distance to enhance underwater efficiency. These techniques are crucial for improving butterfly stroke mechanics, flip turns, and underwater dolphin kicks. By focusing on stroke refinement, breath control, and fluid movement, swimmers gained a deeper understanding of how to move efficiently through the water. With these skills, participants will continue building their endurance and race-ready swimming techniques in future sessions.