helping a friend with different strokes

RE: helping a friend with different strokes

Former Member — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 16:10:29 GMT

thank you for the replys. I am a member of a Masters program and I intend to use what I learn there. as far her being ready I would say so she swims quite nicely and she really wants to learn them so she can get faster and join the club. I have been looking at some web-sites for intruction on instructing. thanks for the help. Chris

RE: helping a friend with different strokes

Kevin in MD — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 01:33:57 GMT

I have used the total immersion four stroke book and video to learn and to teach the other strokes. The butterfly progression is particularly good. the progressions will get you passable in all strokes. Then your friend can fine tune it with the coach.

RE: helping a friend with different strokes

Rob Copeland — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 01:33:53 GMT

Have you found www.breaststroke.info ? It contains some very good information.

RE: helping a friend with different strokes

Former Member — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 10:09:12 GMT

Find someone who knows about injuries and how to avoid them. That's the best gift you can give a new swimmer - not lessons, but how to do it and avoid common injuries.

RE: helping a friend with different strokes

Former Member — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 10:05:45 GMT

If she's only been swimming for 10 months, do you htink she is ready for other strokes?

RE: helping a friend with different strokes

Rob Copeland — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 03:48:09 GMT

My first tip is get with a masters program and take advantage of good coaching. Failing this, get one of the numerous books referenced in many threads these will provide step by step detailed descriptions of proper strokes and drills.