The Swimming Drill Book

A comprehensive guide with over 175 drills for swimmers, The Swimming Drill Book is essential for mastering strokes and improving performance.

Technique plays a crucial role in achieving peak performance in swimming. Whether in the pool or open water, both coaches and athletes understand that efficiency in entering the water and navigating through it can lead to milliseconds of improvement—milliseconds that can make a significant difference in competitive settings. This understanding is at the heart of The Swimming Drill Book, which has become an essential resource for swimmers aiming to enhance their skills.

The first edition of The Swimming Drill Book quickly gained popularity, becoming the best-selling drill book in the sport. Now, with the release of this second edition, readers are presented with an even more comprehensive guide. It features an expanded collection of drills, new variations, and enhanced coverage tailored to assist every swimmer, regardless of their skill level.

Inside the book, you'll discover over 175 drills designed to refine strokes, correct faults, and improve your overall feel for the water. The content covers all four competitive strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly—as well as essential techniques related to body position, sculling, starts, turns, and finishes. Additionally, there is new material focused on open-water drills and strength band workouts that can be done poolside. This makes The Swimming Drill Book an indispensable tool for serious swimmers and coaches seeking to achieve success in the sport.