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on 8/15/2006 I'm just trying this myself, and when I snap at the same time as my top hand pushes water toward my feet, I run out of force to stay on top of the water. If you do them separately, you always have a force to stay afloat.
on 7/31/2006 Your hands are out and the leading hand is 'picking an apple.' You then bring your hands together and pass the 'apple' to the other hand. You then open your arms again and your rear hand 'throws the apple into the basket. Good luck!
on 11/22/2005 I was taught to snap your legs together the same time your top arm pushes the water down toward your feet. This gives you a burst of speed.
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