Offering 12 easy-to-follow steps designed to help swimmers learn and master basic strokes, dives and other aquatic skills, this text focuses on the body's natural buoyancy as the basis for all swimming strokes. The book helps even the most inexperienced swimmer build water confidence and move from a simple back float to sidestroke, crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Proper kicking and breathing techniques are emphasized throughout. Also included are chapters on using a mask and snorkel, executing horizontal and vertial turnovers, and diving safely into the water from pool deck or diving board.
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"This edition of" Swimming: Steps to Success "is even more thorough than the second, covering a wider range of skill levels. Its complete, step-by-step progression is an excellent way to learn to swim, improve technique, or master the strokes and skills. The author's unique system of checking and scoring success for every aspect of every skill provides motivation to help readers reach their goals.""
Dick Hannula
Member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame
Former multiple-term president of the American Swimming Coaches Association
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Dick Hannula
Member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame
Former multiple-term president of the American Swimming Coaches Association
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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“This edition of Swimming: Steps to Success is even more thorough than the second, covering a wider range of skill levels. Its complete, step-by-step progression is an excellent way to learn to swim, improve technique, or master the strokes and skills. The author's unique system of checking and scoring success for every aspect of every skill provides motivation to help readers reach their goals."
Dick Hannula
Member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame
Former multiple-term president of the American Swimming Coaches Association
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10 years of failed attempts, this book did the trick,
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After 10 years of failed attempts at learning to swim, this book did the trick.Excellent step by step approach builds confidence and avoids the "just do it" leap that is so hard to make. Each step begins with the why and the what. These are followed by drills that gradually put all the parts together. The drills are very well thought out, you are learning all the time, and you never get pushed out to the ragged edge where it all falls apart. Thank you David Thomas!
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A solid foundation for the adult non-swimmer.,
By jdagosto@aol.com (Stamford, Connectiut) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Swimming: Steps to Success (Paperback)
At almost 40 years of age, I had a fear of the water. There are few books on the subject that are detailed and explicit. With "Swimming steps to success" at the pool-side I was able to learn that I can float, and with confidence, learn the basic effective strokes. I am indebted to Mr. David G. Thomas, he succeeded where my busy swimming instructor could not.
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Nice Book, but Total Immersion Wins,
By Ashraf Tantawy "Ashraf" (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swimming: Steps to Success - 3rd Edition (Paperback)
The book explains the basics behind every technique, which is a good thing to know to improve your style. I was able to improve mine following the first couple of chapters. However, starting from freestyle, things became difficult and I was not able to either follow the instructions or improve my freestyle (maybe it is my problem). I switched to total immersion book, till now the difference is clear and I am now able to go back and forth in the pool with minimum effort.
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Even the most complicated swimming stroke involves only two basic skills: First, you float and, second, you add propulsive movements to move from place to place. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
basic armstroke, float belt, sidestroke arm motion, standing front dive, thrust your chin, backstroke arm pull, hook your ankles, kneeling dive, prone float, breaststroke arm pull, elementary backstroke, lifeguard watching, drop your face, backstroke kick, tuck your knees, breaststroke kick, drop your heels, leg float, side glide, breathing side, breathing arm, support kick, skilled swimmer, squeeze your arms, glide position Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Even the most complicated swimming stroke involves only two basic skills: First, you float and, second, you add propulsive movements to move from place to place. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
basic armstroke, float belt, sidestroke arm motion, standing front dive, thrust your chin, backstroke arm pull, hook your ankles, kneeling dive, prone float, breaststroke arm pull, elementary backstroke, lifeguard watching, drop your face, backstroke kick, tuck your knees, breaststroke kick, drop your heels, leg float, side glide, breathing side, breathing arm, support kick, skilled swimmer, squeeze your arms, glide position Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Advanced Swimming: Steps to Success by David Thomas in Back Matter
- Teaching Swimming: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series) by David G. Thomas in Back Matter
- Competitive Swimming Management by David G. Thomas in Back Matter
- Professional Aquatic Management by Robert D. Clayton in Back Matter
- Swimming: Steps to Success - 3rd Edition by David Thomas in Back Matter
- Advanced Swimming: Steps to Success by David Thomas in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Rookie Coaches Swimming Guide (Rookie Coaches Guide) by American Sport Education Program in Back Matter
- St Mary's BSc Sports Science Bundle: Physiology and Biomechanics: Introduction to Sports Biomechanics: Analysing Human Movement Patterns by Spon on page 123
- Sports, Exercise, and Fitness: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources (Reference Sources in the Social Sciences) by Mary Beth Allen on page 62
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