Avery | Adams

Practice high-hand, elbows-up positions to ensure efficient propulsion and stay "on top" of the water. :

Based on Adams' methodologies and the curriculum at Elevate Performance Swim Academy, a solid developmental guide for swimmers and coaches includes: : avery adams

Consistency and early discipline are the most effective ways to avoid extended struggles with technique later in a career. Use progressions like single-arm breathing and tempo drills

Focus on "mechanical tension" and the "early catch" (scapular elevation) as vital components of a powerful stroke. Focus on long-term growth and technical mastery rather

Use progressions like single-arm breathing and tempo drills 3x per week to build consistency and proprioception. :

Recognize that water is a variable environment. Training should force micro-adjustments in every stroke to build an adaptable kinetic chain.

Focus on long-term growth and technical mastery rather than just race outcomes for age-group athletes. :