2017 World Clinic Audio | Tool and Toys and Teaching Long Axis Strokes | Steve Haufler 

Steve Haufler, a renowned age group coach, shared his innovative techniques for teaching freestyle and backstroke to swimmers aged 6 to 18. He emphasized the importance of breath control, air exchange, and body position in freestyle, using tools like mirrors and boards. For backstroke, he highlighted the significance of high elbow, thumb-up entry, and proper rotation. Haufler also discussed various drills, including the six-count switch, side glide kick, and look-and-see drill, to enhance stroke mechanics. He stressed the use of checklists and positioning techniques to ensure correct swimming techniques and improve swimmer performance.