OK...it appears I may be somewhat dated in my thinking regarding the optimal head position for freestyle. I have always used the 'where the water meets the hairline is the correct head position'...of course that's assuming you have a hairline. I have noticed this Phelps kid (man, he's quick) lowers his head in the freestyle.
Can someone shed some light on the correct psoition or is it one of those 'it depends' answer.
WOW!! Thanks for the quick lessons...I have been converted!!
LK 1/16/04 2:35 PM EST
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Just a remark on Wayne's recommended books.
Terry Laughlin has written three books, Total Immersion, Swimming Made Easy, and Triathlon Swimming Made Easy. Of those three, Total Immersion was published several years ago. It only talks about freestyle, the drills are not up to date with the current TI method, and (in my opinion) they are inferior.
I do not know whether Wayne intended to specifically recommend Total Immersion over the two more recent books, but I would most strongly recommend those two instead.
Of note Swimming Made Easy covers all four competitive strokes. Triathlon Swimming Made Easy focuses on freestyle for triathletes.
Matt
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Just a remark on Wayne's recommended books.
Terry Laughlin has written three books, Total Immersion, Swimming Made Easy, and Triathlon Swimming Made Easy. Of those three, Total Immersion was published several years ago. It only talks about freestyle, the drills are not up to date with the current TI method, and (in my opinion) they are inferior.
I do not know whether Wayne intended to specifically recommend Total Immersion over the two more recent books, but I would most strongly recommend those two instead.
Of note Swimming Made Easy covers all four competitive strokes. Triathlon Swimming Made Easy focuses on freestyle for triathletes.
Matt
