Tips For The Individual Medley

IM Switches -- Back To Breast

2012-04-26T11:00:34Z

This is not a beginner skill! There is a VERY high risk of being disqalified in competition. OK to try in practice (especially on your own before or after practice), but check with your coach before attempting in a meet.

Link to USA Swimming article.

Back To Breast Crossover Turn

2011-12-05T16:11:38Z

Olympian Eric Shanteau demonstrates his world-class backstroke/breaststroke crossover turn. This is a very difficult skill with very high risk of being DQ'ed, especially during the learning phase. We do not teach this skill to swimmers below the Bronze Squad level as the risk/reward factor is negligible for age group swimmers. If you try this skill be sure to talk to your squad coach for additional advice.

Michael Phelps Shows How It's Done

2011-11-01T12:33:39Z

This video was shot at the 2011 FINA World Cup event in Berlin. Michael shows the importance of building effort in each stroke and using walls to increase his advantage.