Tips For The Individual Medley

IM Switches -- Back To Breast

Lake Forest Swim Club — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:00:34 +0000

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

Lake Forest Swim Club — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:11:38 +0000

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

Lake Forest Swim Club — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:33:39 +0000

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.