Current Swimmer indicates the proper head position is 'low' in the water, more or less the oncoming water seeing the top of your head.
On the other hand, many tell me to have the water line break the forehead, thus a higher head position than shown as 'right' in Swimmer (page 25).
Advice to look to the bottom of the pool rather than forward plays into this matter.
Any consensus here?
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Your head weighs about ten pounds(approx.) and it's position has a great influence on your balance of your body in the water. The crown of your head needs to be in line with your spine, and your nose needs to be pointed straight toward the bottom of the pool when not breathing. Lifting or tilting your head off this line puts a large downward force on your hips, causing them to sink.
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Your head weighs about ten pounds(approx.) and it's position has a great influence on your balance of your body in the water. The crown of your head needs to be in line with your spine, and your nose needs to be pointed straight toward the bottom of the pool when not breathing. Lifting or tilting your head off this line puts a large downward force on your hips, causing them to sink.
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