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DEDICATION
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Introduction ........................................................................10
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5. Conclusion ......................................................................279
Credits................................................................................280
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Introduction
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This book has been designed for use in two ways. If you are seeking
to improve your swimming efficiency all around, you can start with
the first drill and work your way through the book, one stroke at a
time. The book is organized into sections by stroke: freestyle,
backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Within each stroke section,
the drills are arranged into subsections addressing body position,
kick, arm stroke, breathing, leverage and coordination. Working from
start to finish, you can build the technique of one stroke, and then
move on to the next.
Or, if you wish to focus on a particular stroke problem, you can turn
directly to the section for that stroke. As often, one drill is built upon
the skills of the previous drill, it is advisable to read the whole
stroke section. After becoming familiar with the basic concepts of the
stroke, then focus in on the particular subsection addressing the
aspect of technique that you want to work on. Build your technique
one drill at a time. Finally, turn to the subsection on coordination,
and use these drills to reintegrate your stroke with your new
technique.
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IN PURSUIT OF EFFICIENT
SWIMMING 1
THE ART AND THE SCIENCE OF SWIMMING
The process of becoming an efficient swimmer involves using both
the body and the brain to “feel” and “understand” what is going on.
When a swimmer “feels” fluid movement through the water, and
“understands” the cause and effect of specific actions, that swimmer
is prepared to pursue efficient swimming.
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