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Backstroke Technique – Rotation

Gary Barclay explains rotation of the shoulders and body in backstroke swimming. Hi, I’m Gary Barclay, and we’re going to have a look at one of the most common problems in backstroke. And that is the lack of rotation through the shoulders and through the body, through the axis of the body. So what happens […]

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Backstroke – Correct Hand Entry

Gary Barclay talks about the correct hand entry in backstroke and what can happen if your hand does not enter in the correct position. Hi my name is Gary Barclay, and today we’re going to have a look at backstroke. We’re going to have a look at one of the most common problems in backstroke, […]

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Backstroke Technique – Head Position

Gary Barclay explains the correct head position when swimming backstroke. Hi, I’m Gary Barclay and we’re having a look at backstroke, and in particular we’re having a look at the head position in backstroke. Now one of the most common problems in backstroke is when a swimmer has their head too high in the water. […]

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Freestyle – Breathing Correctly with Gary Barclay

There are a number of things that you must be aware of to breathe correctly in freestyle. Gary Barclay provides you with key information on how to breathe correctly in freestyle. Hi, I’m Gary Barclay and I’m going to talk to you about breathing correctly in freestyle.  For more swimming freestyle tips go to Improve […]

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Freestyle Technique – Head Position

Gary Barclay explains the correct head position when swimming freestyle. For more swimming freestyle tips go to Improve Your 50m Freestyle. Hi, I’m Gary Barclay, and today we’re going to have a look at the freestyle head position. Now it’s one of the most common problems in swimming, a poor head position in freestyle. So […]

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How to swim faster as a Master’s swimmer

QUESTION: Hi Gary, I have a 60 year old male swimmer who can’t get the idea of changing gears. Do you have any ideas? Thanks Barb ANSWER: Hi Barb, I have a couple of ideas which may help you to improve your swimmer in this area. The first is to focus on making sure the […]

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Too Much Swim Training for a 12 year old Girl?

QUESTION: Hello, Our daughter is 12 1/2 years and currently trains with her swim team 16 hours a week; approximately 4 hours of that is land training. She enjoys swimming and to-date has not complained about the 4:40am wake-up, or late night swims. Her school grades are good. She has had no injuries. We fully support the […]

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How Many Hours Should I Train?

QUESTION: I’m 12 years old and I want to become an Olympian swimmer. How many hours should I be training a week and what should i be eating?? Thank you Nat:) ANSWER: Hi Nat, Thanks for your email.  To become an Olympian is a great goal to strive for. As far as training is concerned most strong […]

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