Abstract: A technical swimming paddle for guided stroke execution consists of two separate elements that interlock via a longitudinal connecting device. The connecting device admits relative movement and full separation of the two elements when flow pressure is applied to the dorsal surface of the swimmer's hand during incorrect stroke execution, but it locks the two elements into aligned co-planar configuration when flow pressure is applied to the palmar surface of the swimmer's hand during correct stroke execution. The connecting device is designed so that movement and separation of the adjoining components disrupts the swimmer's ability to hold and utilize the technical swimming paddle, therefore discouraging the application of flow pressure to the dorsal surface of the swimmer's hand. In this manner, the technical swimming paddle allows swimmers to fine-tune stroke execution towards optimizing their swimming technique.

Abstract: A technical swimming paddle for assisted stroke execution consists of two generally planar elements connected by a longitudinal fold that only admits movement of said elements when pressure is exerted from the side corresponding to the back of the hand, while locking them into aligned co-planar configuration when pressure is exerted from the opposite (palmar) side. The connecting device is specifically designed so that movement of the adjoining elements disrupts the swimmer’s ability to hold and utilize the paddle, therefore discouraging the application of pressure from the direction associated with the back of the hand, and serving as real-time feedback on the potential presence of said pressure during stroke execution. In this manner, the device allows users to fine-tune stroke execution towards optimization of their swimming technique.