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Nov 06, 2018

Basic Front Crawl Stroke Technique For Beginners

Master each separate part of front crawl stroke technique and take your basic swimming to the next level. Discover common mistakes that cost energy and learn how to avoid them.

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May 04, 2018

Teaching Toddlers To Swim and Water Safety

Teaching toddlers to swim: Safety in water It is said, babies are good swimmers. They have a pair of reflexes, which is also known as bradycardic response,

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Nov 13, 2017

Teaching Butterfly - where to start and preventing potential faults

In response to those who seek advice on teaching the butterfly stroke to young swimmers, I would like to offer the following notes for their consideration.

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Oct 08, 2017

Kicking Backstroke I Move In The Opposite Direction

When kicking backstroke I move in the opposite direction than I should, counteracting arms movement. So far no swim coach could tell me what I am doing

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May 20, 2017

Swimming For Beginners Ebook - All The Help And Support You Could Ever Need

Swimming for beginners made simple in my easy to understand book. Download now for only $11.99. Learn how to relax, float and boost your confidence.

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Feb 28, 2017

Perfect Your Breaststroke Kick In Easy Steps

Top tips for learning and perfecting basic breaststroke kick. Master the leg kick technique needed for a smooth and graceful swimming stroke.

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Nov 09, 2016

Feeling Of Fear When Swimming On My Front

Hi Mark, I bought a copy of your Complete Beginners' guide which has been a great help in getting me back into the pool after 30 years. I'm having lessons

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Jun 24, 2016

Teaching Swimming and Water Safety to Children

One of the most important life skills Teaching swimming and water safety can be an enormously rewarding job. Being able to swim gives us the opportunity

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Jun 22, 2016

My Four Year Olds Funny Leg Kick

My 4 year old has been having swimming lessons on and off for over a year now and gained his 10 meters probably 6 months ago. However he refuses to kick

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Jun 22, 2016

My Daughter Has A Fear Of Going Underwater

My daughter has a fear of going underwater. She is 8, almost 9, and very afraid to go under water. We've practiced holding our breath etc but she's still

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