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Tech Tuesday: FINIS Stability Snorkel Stands Out As Essential Training Tool If there was one pieces of swimming equipment I would not want to be without, it would be a snorkel. Sure, you must have a suit, cap and goggles for every practice, but the only other gadget I utilize in nearly every swim pr...

Looking for the perfect gift for the swimmer in your life? Here are the seven best gifts for swimmers. Swimmers might look like an easy bunch to shop for. Swim goggles. Cap. Swimsuit. Done. But not so fast. Swimmers are constantly on the hunt for ways to improve in the water, and there is no shortag...

What Your Favorite Piece of Equipment Says About You  Every swimmer knows the feeling of digging through their mesh bag during practice. The fins are wedged under the paddles, the snorkel is somehow twisted into the straps of the mesh bag, and the pull buoy is always missing when you need it most. S...

Tricks of the Trade: 5 Swimming Hacks That Will Prove Useful In swimming, the little tricks and hacks learned over the years are an essential part of the sport. When swimmers face their first official swim practice, it may be stressful for them: Figuring out how to get a cap on, understanding circle...

Welcome to the “FINIS Tip of the Week.” Swimming World will be bringing you a topic that we’ll explore with drills and concepts for you to implement with your team on a regular basis. While certain weeks may be more appropriate for specific levels of swimming (club, high school, college, or masters)...

This is the Swim Poll of the Week for Wednesday, September 12, 2018, sponsored by Strechcordz Swim Training Products. In our last poll, we wanted to know: Which piece of equipment can you not live without? We asked and you answered with... Here are the answers: Paddles (21%) Kick Board (29%) ...

Don't Leave Home Without These 6 Must-Have Swimming Accessories When taking a swim, it is essential to have the right gear. Suits, caps, towels, and a reliable pair of goggles are all examples of swimming staples. If forgotten, they can make swimmers put their hands on their heads in frustration, wo...

By Niki Urquidi, Swimming World College Intern As the swimming world evolves, so does the training and racing equipment. While most - if not all - swimmers are familiar with the common fins, pull buoy and paddle routine, here is a list of a few pieces of equipment that may not be as commonly known b...

Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week”. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement with your team on a regular basis. While certain weeks may be more appropriate for specific levels of swimming (club, high school, college, or masters), Drill Of The Week exce...

Welcome to this week’s installment of the Coaches Clipboard! Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement with your team on a regular basis. Each article is designed to be easily understood, outlining the what, why, when, and where of each concept in addition t...