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New Science of Swimming, The (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Brian E. Counsilman (Author)
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Basic book and reference on the science of swimming by the "father" of modern competitive swimming.

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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 2nd edition (April 14, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0130998885
  • ISBN-13: 978-0130998880
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #827,219 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best, January 6, 2002
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Doc Counsilman was lightyears ahead of anyone in the sport and is still far ahead of most world class coaches in his understanding of swimming physics and mechanics. His discovery of propulsive forces generated by elite swimmers ranks as one of the greatest discoveries of sports biomechanics in the 20th century. The physiology and psychology parts of this book can be learned from other sources.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Knows how to coach!, May 1, 2003
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As someone who swam for the great Doc Councilman (What's up Doc? Elbows!) I can't sing his phrases enough. He was (and in many ways still is) a man on the cutting edge of coaching. An Olympic coach for the greatest - Mark Spitz, Jim Halliburton and many, many more! He studied the technique that brought out the sheer speed in a swimmer and applied it to the stroke and taught it so people could learn. In one summer I took 8 seconds off my 100 meter butterfly! Buy the book if you want to learn how to make a swimmer into a winner!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Original, June 29, 2007
My father bought me the original edition of this book when I was an age group swimmer back in the 70s. Doc was light years ahead of the pack in his use of physics to analyze and improve on stroke and body position. I highly recommend it.The Waterproof Coach: The Waterproof Workout Book for Fitness Swimmers and Triathletes
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The New Science of Swimming book is one of the best books I've read regarding swimming. It covers everything from psychology to technique to physiology.
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