Description

The Closed Fist drill enhances awareness of your arm stroke by eliminating the hands while pulling.

Variations

There are three levels of this drill, depending on your comfort level and access to equipment:

Level I - Use Fins

Level II - No Equipment

Level III - No Equipment

How to do the drill

Swim freestyle, but instead of open palms, close your hands into fists, and focus on your forearm position. Notice the loss of feeling and power in your pull and any changes you have to make in your arm stroke to compensate for it.

Three key tips

Focus on the forearms

Slow down the arms

Pull under the shoulder