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November 1, 2024
Overcoming Fear of Deep Water for Kids
Introduction Many children feel nervous or scared when it comes to swimming in deep water. Overcoming this fear is an important step toward building...
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November 1, 2024
How to Practice Diving for Competitive Swimming
Introduction The start of a race can make a significant difference in competitive swimming, and mastering the dive is essential for gaining an...
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November 1, 2024
Top 5 Techniques to Improve Body Position in Swimming
Introduction A streamlined body position is crucial for efficient swimming, as it reduces drag, conserves energy, and increases speed. By focusing...
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November 1, 2024
Choosing Between Swim Fins and Kickboards for Training
Introduction Swim fins and kickboards are two of the most popular training tools for swimmers, each offering unique benefits that can help improve...
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November 1, 2024
How to Tread Water: Tips for Beginners
Introduction Treading water is a valuable skill that allows swimmers to stay afloat in one place, conserving energy and maintaining visibility....
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October 29, 2024
How to Improve Relay Takeover Timing?
Introduction A well-timed relay takeover is key to maintaining speed and securing an advantage in competitive swimming. Relay takeovers require...
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October 29, 2024
How to Perform a Legal Turn in Breaststroke?
Introduction An effective breaststroke turn is essential for maintaining speed and rhythm in competitive swimming. Unlike other strokes, breaststroke...
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October 29, 2024
Rules for Butterfly Turns and Finishes
Introduction The butterfly stroke has strict rules governing turns and finishes, with specific requirements for hand placement, body alignment,...
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October 29, 2024
Rules for Breaststroke Turns and Finishes
Introduction Breaststroke is a highly technical stroke with strict rules governing turns and finishes, aimed at ensuring fair competition. Understanding...
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October 29, 2024
How to Swim Faster Starts?
Introduction A fast start is essential for competitive swimmers, setting the tone for the entire race by creating momentum right from the beginning....
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October 29, 2024
Common Disqualifications in Competitive Swimming
Introduction Disqualification (DQ) is every competitive swimmer’s challenge to avoid, as even a minor mistake can cost a race. While rules vary...
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October 29, 2024
How to Use Streamline Position After Start
Introduction In swimming, the streamline position is essential for reducing drag and maintaining speed after a start. A well-executed streamline...
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