Otion® Paddle introductory training plan FREE

Free Otion Swim Paddle Training Plan – 6 Introductory Sessions

New to Otion swim paddles? This free 6-session training plan will help you learn how to use them progressively while developing your swimming technique, catch, water feel and stroke strength.

Swim paddles can be a useful training tool, but using them effectively is about more than simply adding resistance. The Otion Paddle Introductory Training Plan gives you a structured way to become familiar with the paddles and incorporate them into your normal swim training.

What's Included in the Otion Paddle Training Plan?

This free swim paddle training plan contains six sessions spread over approximately 2–3 weeks. The sessions progressively introduce different ways to use your Otion paddles while keeping the focus on swimming technique.

• Slow swimming to develop awareness of your connection with the water
• Sculling drills to explore the catch and water feel
• Precision entry work to focus on hand position
• Single-paddle drills to compare sensations on each side
• Technique-focused paddle swimming rather than simply swimming harder
• Progressive sessions to build familiarity with the paddles

Improve Your Catch and Feel for the Water

The Otion paddles provide immediate feedback through your hands. The training plan uses this feedback to help you explore hand position, the catch, early vertical forearm and your connection with the water.

The aim is to develop better awareness and technique that you can carry into your normal swimming when the paddles come off.

Otion Swim Paddles for Triathletes

This introductory plan is particularly useful for triathletes and endurance swimmers who want to add paddle work to their training without simply trying to generate more power.

The sessions focus on technique-led strength, water feel and developing a longer, more effective stroke.

New to Swim Paddles?

If you've never used Otion paddles before, or are new to swimming with paddles, this plan gives you a simple starting point.

Rather than adding paddles randomly to your existing sessions, you'll have a clear progression across six workouts and can gradually become more comfortable with how the paddles feel in the water.

Download Your Free Otion Swim Paddle Training Plan

Ready to try Otion paddles in your swim training?

Download the free 6-session Otion Paddle Introductory Training Plan and start exploring a more technique-focused approach to paddle training.

Want More Swim Training?

If you're looking for more structured swimming workouts, I also have training plans for triathletes and swimmers, covering technique, endurance, speed and open-water preparation.

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Prefer Personalised Swim Coaching?

If you'd like help developing your swimming technique and training around your own goals, I also offer one-to-one coaching and remote swim video analysis.