QUESTION: Hi Gary Can you please explain the reason why you use flippers when training? And is it better with flippers or with out? Anne ANSWER: Hi Anne, There are many reasons why flippers are used in swimming. These can be summarised as follows: Using flippers will improve a swimmers body position and their technique. When [...]
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Why use Fins or Flippers when Swimming?
Posted on 12 April 2013.
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How to Explain the Timing of the Butterfly Kick
Posted on 07 February 2013.
QUESTION: Hi Gary I purchased your “nutrition” e-book last week. Excellent tips and I’m sure my boy will reap the benefits of your advice. My question is this. I am struggling to explain the timing of the Fly double-kick. Can you tell me when the big kick and the small kick should take place, timing [...]
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How to do Butterfly Kick
Posted on 28 December 2012.
QUESTION: Hi Gary, I would like to know a couple of exercises for my butterfly kick and the easiest possible ways out of water and in! Is that possible? Thanks Jade ANSWER: Hi Jade, The best way to learn butterfly kick is in the water. Your legs will start together and your toes will be [...]
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Supporting a 10 year old Talented Swimmer
Posted on 02 December 2012.
QUESTION: Hi, This is a question about my 10 year old sister. She excels in swimming, the best in her club for her age in butterfly and freestyle by far, she even has the best 50m Butterfly time for her age and gender in the state. She regularly comes homes from races with a handful [...]
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How to Improve Butterfly
Posted on 27 November 2012.
QUESTION: Dear Sir, I have a son who’s age at 9 now. He swim butterfly for a year with no significant improve on time. His personal best for butterfly (50M) is 68 sec and free (50M) is 47 sec. Can you advice me the workout that I need to focus on to improve his performance. [...]
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Breathing Problems in Swimming
Posted on 17 November 2012.
QUESTION: Hi Gary, First of all, your website and book have been great – definitely an important tool for parents with kids who swim. I would like to ask how I can help my son… he’s 11 years old, he is in the swimming squad, he trains 4 times a week (1.5hours per session) and [...]
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Frustrated Parent Over 13 Year Old Swimmers Technique
Posted on 14 October 2012.
QUESTION: Hello Gary, I bought your book ‘Swimming for Parents’ and understand that by 13-18 years, technique plays a great role in whether the swimmer will excel or not. My son who is 13, currently, was winning every race at 12 years old during championship meets, now he seems to be faltering in every practice, [...]
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Good Racing Dives
Posted on 10 October 2012.
QUESTION: Hi Gary, I have question for you. How much time can a good start dive save you in a race? Thanx!! roman ANSWER: Hi Roman, Getting a good start at the beginning of every race is very important. The difference between a swimmer with a very good dive start and a weak start could [...]
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