2019 World Clinic Steve Haufler: Teaching the Catch in the Strokes 

Steve Haufler, a seasoned coach, shared his insights on teaching the catch in swimming strokes. He emphasized the importance of the catch phase, where the hand and arm position the body to utilize lift and drag forces efficiently. Steve discussed various drills and techniques for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, highlighting the significance of shoulder extension, elbow positioning, and upper arm rotation. He also mentioned the use of tools like surgical tubing and Barbie dolls for practice. Steve stressed the importance of kinesthetic feedback and progressive drills to enhance swimmers' technique and performance.