Improve swim technique
COACH,  Coach Cassie,  EXTRA,  October 2023,  Top Tips,  Training and Technique,  You Ask, We Answer

How do I improve my technique to avoid Swimmer’s Shoulder?

Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about how to improve their swim technique to avoid further shoulder pain

“I am a social swimmer and I wanted to know what your opinion was on technique work. I don’t want to be fast as I’m quite happy swimming around the lake at my own speed but I do often get drawn into the odd YouTube video to see if what I’m doing is correct or not.

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