I learn the four strokes as a kid. But what is it like for you that learned it as adults. I was amazed that some adults are like age groupers better at some strokes than others.
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In reality both the *** and the fly are the hardest for most swimmers to learn. The *** because of the kick. And the fly because of the timing. Most age group coaches will tell you that there are dozens of freestylers in the US compared to those that compete in either *** and fly. The red cross is talking about doing *** by keeping your head above water. But the leg action makes it more difficult for most swimmers to learn than either free or back. In fact, the US unlike European countries starts with free which is easier to learn with the exception of side breathing.
In reality both the *** and the fly are the hardest for most swimmers to learn. The *** because of the kick. And the fly because of the timing. Most age group coaches will tell you that there are dozens of freestylers in the US compared to those that compete in either *** and fly. The red cross is talking about doing *** by keeping your head above water. But the leg action makes it more difficult for most swimmers to learn than either free or back. In fact, the US unlike European countries starts with free which is easier to learn with the exception of side breathing.
