Hi all...
I'm just getting started with this whole serious swimming thing, and at 20 I'm trying to make up for lost time.
A friend of mine who was an excellent swimmer in high school is sort of coaching me now, although I'm a little skeptical about some of his advice. He suggests that I shave down like a competition swimmer in order to achieve a "better feel" for the water while I'm improving my technique. Is there any truth to this, and is there any other reason I should consider doing it? I'm obviously not anywhere near ready for competition, but I want to do whatever I can to learn quickly.
Any advice on this, and any other advice for a late starter would be really appreciated!
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If you swim freestyle, it's very hard to get disqualified. As long as you start without false-starting, swim in your own lane without pulling on the lane ropes, and touch the wall with some part of your body at each turn and finish, you should be fine.
If you swim freestyle, it's very hard to get disqualified. As long as you start without false-starting, swim in your own lane without pulling on the lane ropes, and touch the wall with some part of your body at each turn and finish, you should be fine.
