Introduction to Teaching Breaststroke to ChildrenTeaching breaststroke through the Laurie Lawrence method of teaching focuses on many different factors. For example, it starts with isolating the kicking and pulling skills so that quick, efficient and correct mastery is achieved. For most young children, it is the most challenging stroke to […]
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Common Backstroke Faults and Solutions
Introduction to Common Backstroke Faults and SolutionsBackstroke is perhaps the easiest and fastest stroke to teach because it doesn’t require swimmers to learn complex breathing techniques. Once children can comfortably float on their back, it is very easy to build in the kick and follow the progression by introducing the […]
What Makes a Successful Swim Coach
Introduction to Swim Coaching Swim teachers and swim coaches are a swimmer’s initial introduction to the aquatic environment for safety, technique and stroke development. Once a swimmer has honed their swimming skills and is competent with all four strokes, it is time to advance to a squad program. Squad swimmers work […]
Why Condition Babies before Swimming
Introduction to Conditioning Babies before Swimming Babies spend the first nine months of their life in the womb. In here, they’re surrounded by water and other warm liquids. Therefore, it’s only natural for them to be introduced to water at a young age. Therefore, it is best to condition babies before […]
What Swim Styles Should Children Learn
Introduction to Swim StylesSwimming is a building block process. Therefore, it’s important that swim teachers and coaches progress slowly with skills and swim styles. Once each skill is learned and mastered, then it’s time to move on to new activities. In addition, it is imperative that skills are conquered before […]