Teach Yourself to Swim The Racing Strokes

Lap-swimmers, Masters, parents & newcomers to coaching, all can profit from this detailed analysis of the separate movements involved in each swimming skill. The language used is everyday, not technical. Learning & teaching strategies are given for each skill & for a successful combination of these skills. Photographs illustrate each position that can be easily checked on deck or above the water's surface. Drills encourage close attention to detail, to make correct form a habit. With the help of this book & patience, you can teach or learn freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke, butterfly & the racing starts & turns. Since the 50's when the author competed in open water swims, the racing strokes have undergone major changes to improve speed & efficiency. All the while, Mrs. Griffin has been involved, teaching & coaching the new styles. At the same time she taught herself, as well, to become a regular in Masters National Top Ten listings for the past 10 years, twice earning All-American status in backstroke & butterfly. Whether you wish to swim with the grace & control of a champion or teach this skill to others, this book is for you.Griffin, Lucille is the author of 'Teach Yourself to Swim The Racing Strokes', published 1985 under ISBN 9780961552008 and ISBN 096155200X.