Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Winning the First Yard in Swimming
Doug Cornish, a former technique-first coach with 23 years of experience, delivered a presentation on the critical importance of winning the first yard in swimming. He explained that elite swimmers create more velocity off the wall and slow down less between walls, emphasizing that winning the first yard is essential for success in races. Doug discussed the four sources of power in a push-off and the importance of proper setup and practice to improve performance. He also highlighted the significance of using visual cues, such as the lane rope and the shimmery surface of the water, to maintain the correct position during turns and push-offs.
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Winning the First Yard in Swimming
Doug Cornish, a former technique-first coach with 23 years of experience, delivered a presentation on the critical importance of winning the first yard in swimming. He explained that elite swimmers create more velocity off the wall and slow down less between walls, emphasizing that winning the first yard is essential for success in races. Doug discussed the four sources of power in a push-off and the importance of proper setup and practice to improve performance. He also highlighted the significance of using visual cues, such as the lane rope and the shimmery surface of the water, to maintain the correct position during turns and push-offs.
Listen to the Entire Hour here:
goswim.tv/lessons/3749-march-10-2026-win-the-first-yard
Sign-up for our Weekly Coach-Ed Zoom Newsletter. We only announce the meeting topic, date and time in this list:
https://mailchi.mp/goswim/goswim-coach-ed-zoom-meetings
