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How to Swim Head-High Freestyle

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Swim Head-High Freestyle
Swim Head-High Freestyle

If you want to look like a water polo player - well, start to look like one - swim freestyle with your head up out of the water.

From Quick Guide: Water Polo
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Swim freestyle. (See "How to Swim Freestyle.")

  2. Step 2

    Arch your back, and lift your head high out of the water.

  3. Step 3

    Take rapid, slightly shorter strokes than normal freestyle.

  4. Step 4

    Breathe normally, and look around to be aware of your environment - that's why you're doing this, right?

Tips & Warnings
  • You can easily combine regular freestyle and head-high freestyle to balance speed and awareness.
  • This stroke is used most of the time in water polo.
  • If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity.

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on 11/22/2005 Always look forward when you swim head up. If you move your head from side to side as you swim, it's slower and more tiring

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