Swimming Technique

Swim training 19 By Michael Lokner
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     Swimming can be broken down into two parts: arms and legs. Your arms are doing one thing while your legs are doing another at the same time.
     Your legs should never stop moving while you swim. There should be a nice 3 to 1 ratio of kicks per stroke when swimming. try to focus on keeping your legs straight and have them kicking at a constant rate.
     A lot of people think that the faster you move your arms, the faster you will go. This is not true. When swimming, your arms should guide your body as you reach forward and then pull the water back. When you reach, you should try to reach as far as you can and slice through the water. When you pull, You should be feeling it in your chest. This is where a lot of your speed comes from.
     It is important to remember that the best swimmers have a small splash. Try to minimize your splash by focusing on everything.