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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A coach can tell you what position is the best for efficiency (not necessarily comfort). A swimmer's head position can work to balance the body correctly. Some swimmers float their hips too high and I know that sounds strange but it negatively influences an effective kick and to combat that the swimmer may need to lift their head up. So each swimmer will be different and the comfort level of a head position is indeed a factor but if you want to swim your best, have a coach look at your stroke and give you some pointers.
A coach can tell you what position is the best for efficiency (not necessarily comfort). A swimmer's head position can work to balance the body correctly. Some swimmers float their hips too high and I know that sounds strange but it negatively influences an effective kick and to combat that the swimmer may need to lift their head up. So each swimmer will be different and the comfort level of a head position is indeed a factor but if you want to swim your best, have a coach look at your stroke and give you some pointers.
