The pull buoy – also called the figure-8 float – is one of the most effective training tools for both beginners and advanced swimmers. In this video, Phu Cao Swim will show you how to use the pull buoy and the benefits it brings: Between the thighs or ankles → Focus on arm strength and stroke technique. Held in front during breaststroke practice → Helps beginners control the pull-and-recover motion without opening the arms too wide. Body position support → Keeps the hips and legs floating, promo

3.9K views · 51 reactions | Free Drill: Ankle Pull Buoy Turns To improve the speed of your flip turns, try securing the pull buoy at your ankles and going for a long swim. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3616-ankle-pull-buoy-turns #pullbuoy #swimming #swimmingtechnique #swimtraining | GoSwim.tv | Facebook

The pull-buoy is rarely used to teach the ownership of balance, but by using it to shift the balance point of the body, a swimmer can learn more about adjusting their stroke. Why do it: Using a standard tool in a new way keeps the variables of how to swim in the athletes mind. It's a nice change to a standard drill, and is a bit fun for the swimmers. How to do it: 1) Using the pull-buoy at the ankels is an old drill, but one that teaches the swimmer how to stabilize the core. Start with the buoy

36K views · 624 reactions | Breast Drill: Pull Buoy Kick Swimming full-stroke breaststroke with a pull buoy improves your breaststroke timing and imprints a narrow kick. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1376-breaststroke-pull-buoy-kick #pullbuoy #swimming #swimmingtechnique #swimtraining | GoSwim.tv | Facebook

Free Drill: Pull Buoy Balance By changing the placement of your pull buoy (ankles, knees, “normal”), you learn valuable lessons about balance. https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1421-freestyle-pull-buoy-balance #pullbuoy #swimming #swimmingtechnique #swimtraining | GoSwim.tv

Some people steer clear of aides. Other people swear by them. Check out this video where we go through the pros and cons of using a pull buoy and paddles. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below! | Effortless Swimming

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