Swimming Technique July 2002

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• The “Rocket” Drill: The “rocket” drill, used by swimmers at Grinnell College in Iowa, is designed to improve a swimmer’s underwater breaststroke pulldown. By Erin D. Hurley … 10

• Good Vibrations: Faster Swimming through Bio-Electromagnetism: The Vital Energy Machine, which uses the principles of bio-electromagnetism, is a device that appears to accelerate recovery from injuries and hard training, improve motor skills, enhance mental focus and a sense of well being, and is associated with improved athletic performance. By Phillip Whitten … 12

• Ed Moses: Training for the Promised land: NT + WE + A = 3G. That’s Ed Moses’ formula for success. Translated, it means “natural talent” (NT) and an unparalleled “work ethic” (WE) plus constant “analysis” ( A) and refinement will equal “three gold” (3G) medals in Athens in 2004. By John Lohn … 19