I'm with milkman...the coach here uses them for longer distances and to help the swimmer keep their heads still and work on technique without having to breathe (If used correctly, the snorkel should cut through the water in a line and not move much from vertical (if at all).
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Originally Posted by milkman21
Hey, I'm a little late to the discussion here, but hear me out.
I've used the swimmer's snorkel a good deal myself, and I feel it is an absolutely great tool.
(1) It helps balance your stroke
(2) It trains you to swim more efficiently in a straight line, with less bowing at the hips.
(3) It adds a hypoxic element which can be enhanced by taping over part of the opening.
(4) It allows you to become more technique-minded during your swims.
(5) It's a challenging change of pace.
For what it's worth, *many* top swimmers train with swimmer's snorkels. When I was at Auburn, the coaches swore by them, and they arranged for several sets per week for everyone. For some swimmers, particularly the ones who needed conditioning work, they used them even more often.
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