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Swim Practice Vocabulary Cheat Sheet

Published on 10/11/2010 By admin

Ever been to an “organized” practice and have no idea what any of the terms mean that the coach is throwing out there? Well you are not alone. Hopefully this cheat sheet will help shed some light on any confusion you may have. Keep in mind that depending on the coach, there may be multiple [...]

Stop Fighting the Water! Part 4

Published on 30/07/2010 By admin

Slipping through the Water Swimming is a funny sport because physical effort does not always translate into faster or better performances in the pool. Moving efficiently through the water is a learned skill, making our sport a tricky thing to master. However the good news is that improvement upon that skill is readily available. Even [...]

Stop Fighting the Water! Part 2

Published on 30/07/2010 By admin

Stretch your Freestyle Out One of the most common mistakes that novice adult swimmers make when they begin training for the first time is to flail their arms, taking short and inefficient strokes. This often happens because the swimmer is uncomfortable floating in the water (see Swimming Downhill for help). Another factor stems from the [...]

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