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![download *Technique - Use Magic Markers*](../images/download.gif)
Using magic markers to provide visual points of reference on your swimmers' body will help them to learn and monitor correct technique.
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Use "builds" to maintain efficiency by gradually increasing speed while maintaining stroke count.
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![download *Technique - Long Vs Short Strokes*](../images/download.gif)
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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![download *Survival - Cold Water Tips*](../images/download.gif)
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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![download *Strength: Exer-Ball Flutter Kick*](../images/download.gif)
A balance ball exercise that develops the specific muscles used in the freestyle flutter kick.
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![download *Crawl Start - Track Vs Traditional*](../images/download.gif)
A traditional start is better in free-style solo races, but a track start might be more effective during relays.
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![download *Crawl Start - Pull on the Block*](../images/download.gif)
When performing the freestyle start, pull down hard with the arms while pushing up with the legs.
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![download *Pyjama Swim Relay*](../images/download.gif)
A relay in which participants swim while wearing pyjamas.
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![download *Swimming - Personal Best Sheets*](../images/download.gif)
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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![download *Ian Thorpe - Bow Wave Rider*](../images/download.gif)
A study on swimmer Ian Thorpe found that he swims so fast he generates and rides his own bow waves.
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![download *Games: Wet Tee Shirt Relay*](../images/download.gif)
A shuttle relay in which swimmers put on and pass a wet tee shirt instead of a baton.
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![download *Games - Centipede Swim*](../images/download.gif)
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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![download *Game - Ride the River*](../images/download.gif)
An activity in which students run in a circle in the pool, then ride the current they've created.
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![download *Game - Partner Pulling*](../images/download.gif)
A drill in which a swimmer uses only the arms while pulling a partner.
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