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How to Practice Etiquette at Public Pools

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Because public pools are open to all, personal hygiene and a consideration for others should be top priorities... more »

How to Put on a Swim Cap

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Swimmers wear swim caps for several reasons. Swim caps keep hair out of your face, protect your hair from chlorine and prevent goggle straps from damaging your hair. In order for your swim cap to do its job, you must learn how to properly put on ... more »

How to Rescue Someone Drowning

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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Maybe you’re on vacation with your family at a secluded mountain lake. You could be on an ocean beach at an exotic locale. Suddenly you notice that somebody is thrashing about frantically in the water offshore, and there are no lifeguards. Even ... more »

How to Swim the Elementary Backstroke

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While floating on your back, raise your arms and legs, and then squeeze them down for a relaxing glide... more »

How to Swim the Trudgen Stroke

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To master the trudgen stroke, combine the arm action of the crawl or freestyle stroke with the leg action of side stroke (scissor kick)... more »

How to Teach a Child the Crawl Stroke

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Once a child has learned to flutter kick and to breathe on the side, add the arm movements, and he or she will be swimming the crawl stroke... more »

How to Teach a Child to Kick in the Water

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Once a child can both float and glide, she is ready to learn the flutter kick... more »

How to Turn While Swimming the Breaststroke

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The breaststroke turn is one of the easiest turns to learn for swimming laps or for swimming competitively. The basics:.. more »

How to Breathe While Swimming Butterfly

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Butterfly is the most technically difficult and tiring of the four competitive swimming strokes. Learning to breathe properly allows your body to stay in the correct position, making the stroke less difficult and allowing you to continue swimming ... more »

How to Get Kids Comfortable With the Water

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A child who's comfortable and calm in the water is a much better pupil than one who's frightened. Making sure your starting conditions are just right can make a big difference in your teaching ability... more »

How to Get on a High School Swim Team

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Though not often thought of this way, high school swim teams are extremely important to high school sports and are as highly competitive as football. Use these steps to learn more about high school swim teams and how to get on the swim team at ... more »

How to Pass a Swimmer When Swimming Laps

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Lap swimmers have all encountered the impatient swimmer who runs into the back of your feet, as if he doesn't see you, and then cuts back in front of you after passing, causing you to have to stop short in the middle of the pool. This kind of ... more »

How to Play Sponge Tag in the Swimming Pool

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For a fun activity in the pool, play a game of tag using wet sponges... more »

How to Play Tidal Wave in the Swimming Pool

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Turn your swimming pool into a gushing tidal wave with this fun game... more »

How to Prepare for a Race in Swimming

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The preparation for your race is almost as important as the race itself. If you are not mentally or physically prepared, then there is a good chance that you won't do good in your race. From this article, you will find out how to do so... more »

How to Shallow Dive

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From the side of the pool, swing your arms out and push off with your legs. Enter the water at a shallow angle for limited penetration... more »

How to Swim

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It's easy to learn how to swim. Just watch animals, which race across the water without taking a single lesson. Follow these steps to become an expert swimmer in the time it takes to splash... more »

How to Swim Freestyle

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Swimming can be a leisurely activity or a competitive start. With many forms, freestyle swimming is known for its speed. A wonderful cardiovascular exercise for your body, swimming freestyle is great for your heart and lungs in addition to ... more »

How to Swim in the Ocean

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Ocean swimming requires more precautions than in lake or pool swimming. Dangers from currents and sea creatures may cause even a strong swimmer to panic, and waves make it more difficult to be seen. Recognize the dangers before entering ocean ... more »

How to Swim the Flutter Back Finning Stroke

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The flutter back finning stroke is an easy swimming technique that can be used to move smoothy and swiftly through the water. Due to the rapid motions of your arms and legs, this is a great stroke for cardiovascular exercise. A few tips can show ... more »

How to Swim the Front Crawl

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Learning to swim not only teaches you a skill that could save your life, it also provides you with a method of non-impact aerobic exercise and a means of recreation. The most common swimming stroke is the front crawl, and once mastered, you will ... more »

How to Take Swimming Lessons

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Everyone should take swimming lessons at some point in their life for safety reasons. Many drownings and near-drownings occur every year. Drowning is the leading cause of death among toddlers. Once a person masters swimming skills, he can enjoy a ... more »

How to Teach a Child to Swim to the Steps

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Swimming offers a lifetime of recreation and fitness activities. Teaching your own child to swim can be a rewarding yet frustrating experience since each child swims at their own pace. Enroll your child in swimming lessons or try teaching the ... more »

How to Teach Children to Dive Headfirst Into a Pool

By Kathleen Frassrand

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Making the transition from jumping into a pool headfirst rather than feetfirst, can be difficult for some children. There may be some fears to overcome. Try these tips to make the experience easier to handle... more »

How to Use a Swimming Pull Buoy

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A pull buoy is a foam flotation device that is placed between a swimmer's legs to provide support while practicing different strokes. It is used to elevate the legs and properly position the body in the water. Pull buoys allow swimmers to focus ... more »

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