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 *Stomach Cramps and Swimming*

Eating a meal before swimming should not result in stomach cramps.

 *Technique - Use Magic Markers*

Using magic markers to provide visual points of reference on your swimmers' body will help them to learn and monitor correct technique.

 *"Builds" for Fast-Stroke Technique*

Use "builds" to maintain efficiency by gradually increasing speed while maintaining stroke count.

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 *Technique - Long Vs Short Strokes*

Developing longer strokes involves larger, stronger muscles and will provide greater improvement over the long-term than simply speeding up your stroke rate.

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 *Survival - Cold Water Tips*

For survival in cold water, avoid drownproofing, get onto the boat if possible, and if forced to stay in the water, keep the body compact.
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 *Strength: Exer-Ball Flutter Kick*

A balance ball exercise that develops the specific muscles used in the freestyle flutter kick.
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 *Crawl Start - Track Vs Traditional*

A traditional start is better in free-style solo races, but a track start might be more effective during relays.

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 *Crawl Start - Pull on the Block*

When performing the freestyle start, pull down hard with the arms while pushing up with the legs.

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 *Pyjama Swim Relay*

A relay in which participants swim while wearing pyjamas.

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 *Swimming - Personal Best Sheets*

Having team members record their personal bests on a posted sheet will keep you informed and provide them with extra recognition.

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 *Ian Thorpe - Bow Wave Rider*

A study on swimmer Ian Thorpe found that he swims so fast he generates and rides his own bow waves.

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 *Games: Wet Tee Shirt Relay*

A shuttle relay in which swimmers put on and pass a wet tee shirt instead of a baton.

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 *Games - Centipede Swim*

A team activity in which students swim in a line, stroking with one arm while holding another swimmer with the other.
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 *Game - Ride the River*

An activity in which students run in a circle in the pool, then ride the current they've created.
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 *Game - Partner Pulling*

A drill in which a swimmer uses only the arms while pulling a partner.
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