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Apr 18, 2019
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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Apr 18, 2019
Relaxing Whilst Learning To Swim On My Back
I have just started to learn to swim at 47. It was a huge deal for me as have always had a fear of deep water. Ok in the shallow end but any deeper than
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Apr 16, 2019
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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Apr 16, 2019
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
Apr 16, 2019
5 Year Old Can't Move In Water
My son has been having lessons for the last 2+ years and he is happy putting his face in the water and then moves his arms and legs HOWEVER he does not
Apr 16, 2019
Water Up My Nose When I Swim
My friend is teaching me how to swim the strokes. I can swim them fine but I have a problem when water gets up my nose. I can dive in perfectly. But the
Apr 16, 2019
Freestyle Swim Stroke
Common Mistakes and Quick-Fix Exercises Frustrated with your freestyle swim stroke technique? Maybe swimming freestyle is something you always wanted
Apr 10, 2019
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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Apr 10, 2019
Learning To Swim Is Frustrating
Please help, I'm a person in Melbourne Australia that about a year ago finally made a decision to overcome a 40+ year fear of water. I've made some progress
Apr 10, 2019
Can't swim without holding my nose... Help me!
Hello! I have a fear of swimming without holding my nose! I have tried swimming without holding my nose before, but I literally choked. Please don't laugh.
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