Definition of pull buoys

 A figure-eight shaped piece of closed-

cell foam used in swim workouts. Place
the buoy between the thighs or their
ankles to provide support to the body
without kicking their legs ; this allows the
swimmer to focus on training only their
arms and developing both endurance
and upper body strength.
Purpose of pull buoys
 The pull buoy is basic piece of
swimming equipment used to improve a
swimmer’s power. A buoy is typically
held between thigh to float the hips and
legs at the surface of water.
Importance of pull buoys
 Train and sustain body position
 Make swimming easier
 Work on arm mechanics independent of
your legs
 It is helpful in breath control work
Pull buoy
Kinds of pull buoys
 Anchor buoys
 Poly form buoys
 Popular swimming pull buoys
Definition of kickboard
 A small buoyant board used to support a
swimmer’s upper body and arm while
allowing free kicking movements.
Purpose of kickboard
 Swimming board/ kick board/ flutter
board are a flotation aid used to develop
swimmer’s kicking action. They are also
used to strengthen a swimmer’s legs.
Importance of kickboard
 You can exclusively target your legs
 Gives your shoulder a break
 Promotes high hip position
 Work well at breaststrokes
 Easier to learn proper kick mechanics
Kickboard
Kinds of kickboard
 Tomb stone kickboard
 Arrow head kickboard
 Kick-pull boards