Click 'Go swimming', then one of the 'Quick link options'.
I chose 'Improve your swimming' and then 'Improve your swimming technique', a little concerned I would instantly be faced with pictures, diagrams and video demos and that I'd have to click away fast. But no! Hurrah! While all those things are on offer, I was able mentally to blank them out, picking up the following on the way past:
"Strokes should look smooth without too much splashing"
and
"Don’t forget about turning at the end of the pool too, as a good turn can help you get into a rhythm in the water so you don’t feel the need to stop after each length."
I think good turns are the least of my worries, but the site is at least partially aimed at competitive swimmers. I'll see how I go. If I'm feeling good I might just attempt a tumble turn. Maybe. Or if someone wants to sponsor me specifically for that, then definitely. Let me know. What the heck - life is for living....
Scrolling down further, past the video links I come to:
- Perfecting front crawl
- Breaststroke tips
- Perfecting backstroke
- Butterfly for beginners
- Advanced butterfly
I know I'm going to need to read front crawl and promise I will attempt at least one length of butterfly over the course of the five days, and perfecting backstroke will be a good bonus, but for now I want breast-stroke.
There's quite a lot there and I need to read it carefully. I want to know if it answers the question I raised after my sister's comment on my 'Who is this FRED?' post.
I also found this on the website. I've signed up. Get involved in August it says, and have the chance to win FREE swimming for a year.
Now that would be nice!
If you're looking to improve your swimming & have found this useful, please show your thanks by sending a cheque to Frank Rainer, Treasurer, Oaklands, George Road, Yorkley, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4TL, made out to Forest Read Easy Deal.
Many thanks
Catherine
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