📸 Underwater Cameras: One of the Best Ways to Improve Your Technique

April 03, 2025

If you’re struggling to identify what’s going wrong with your stroke, or just want to get faster, underwater video might be your missing piece. It gives swimmers and coaches a crystal-clear view of what’s happening below the surface.

👇 Let’s break down why it matters and how to use it the right way.

Why Technique Matters

Even small technical flaws can cost you time and energy in the pool. Poor form = wasted motion and increased injury risk. Clean, efficient strokes let you swim faster with less effort.

💡 Good technique helps:

  • Reduce drag

  • Maximize propulsion

  • Prevent shoulder and hip injuries

But you can’t fix what you can’t see, and that’s where underwater video comes in.

How They Work

Underwater cameras give you real-time, below-the-surface views of your stroke. There are two main ways to use them:

📌 Mounted Cameras: Fixed to pool walls, poles or lane lines, capturing steady footage. 

📌 Handheld Cameras: Controlled by coaches for dynamic views and angles.

🛠️ Key features to consider:

  • Waterproof durability

  • High resolution

  • Battery life

  • Easy connectivity (Wi-Fi, USB)

Whether it’s a GoPro or a dedicated swim cam, choose one that fits your needs.

What You Can See

Once you start reviewing footage, here’s what to look for:

👋 Arm mechanics: Entry angle, pull path, exit
🦵 Kick technique: Consistency, depth, and splash
📏 Body position: Hips and head alignment
🌬️ Breathing: Timing and head movement

💡 Coaches can pause, zoom, or draw on video to help swimmers clearly see what’s working, and what’s not.

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How To Use Footage for Progress

✅ Focus on one technical issue at a time
✅ Combine video review with drills to fix specific problems
✅ Re-record to track improvement over time

📹 Use video to compare before-and-after clips. That kind of visual feedback accelerates learning.

Underwater cameras help you train smarter, not just harder. Whether you’re a new swimmer or chasing a national cut, video feedback can show you the invisible details that change your swimming.

Stay fast,
The Swim Trident USA Team

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