I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
Stay afloat without floating: the secret is in the glide
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Think you need to float to be a good swimmer? Think again. Even Olympic champions can’t float effortlessly - and it doesn’t hold them back. Hi, Mark here 👋 This week, I’m busting the myth that floating is the key to swimming success. Instead, I’ll show you the real tools beginners need to build confidence in the water. Floating vs. GlidingFloating on the spot and gliding through the water are two very different things. Some of us sink like a stone - and that’s okay. What matters is learning to glide. 👉 Learn how to glide and stay afloat as you swim When you add even a little glide into your technique, you suddenly feel lighter, more stable, and far more efficient in the water. It’s a win-win. Click the link below for the low down on gliding...
Just Relax… Really?How many times have you been told to “just relax”? Easier said than done when you’re not fully comfortable in the water. That’s why I’ve pulled together some simple tips and exercises to help you find that calm, floating feeling and become “at one” with the water. 👉 Get my tips to relax and feel weightless Teachers — Save Time & EffortIf you’re teaching swimming, why reinvent the wheel? My Resource Library is packed with lesson plans, drills, and my best-selling How To Be A Swimming Teacher ebook. 👉 Browse lesson plans and teaching resources
Remember - floating isn’t the goal. Moving with confidence is. Keep practicing, keep learning, and it will all click into place. Until next time, PS - have you missed any of my previous newsletters? Click here for a list of them all. PPS - did someone forward this to you and you're looking to subscribe? Subscribe here. |
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I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
Do you think you've got your front crawl timing and coordination all wrong? There is a good chance it is actually okay. Confused? Read on. Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. What Exactly Is 'Timing'? When we talk about timing, we usually refer to the number of leg kicks per arm pull cycle—that is, how many times our legs kick in the time it takes for our arms to complete one arm pull cycle. Which Timing Pattern Works For You? Some timing patterns will suit some swimmers better than...
A breaststroke leg kick that provides little or no power is frustrating. No problem; there are plenty of drills to correct it. Also, download a bunch of lesson plans to help you teach breaststroke. Hi, Mark here. Feeling frustrated? I've prepared a Breaststroke Kick Technique printable tip sheet to ease your frustrations. It has a great basic drill to help fine-tune your leg kick, along with some of the most common mistakes to look out for. Breaststroke Legs: Step By Step... We can break...
Summer’s in full swing (for most of us) – and the perfect time to level up your swimming. Hi, Mark here 👋 The days are hot, the water’s inviting, and I’ve lined up something special to keep your swimming (or teaching) going strong. For the next 3 days only, every ebook in my store is half price – whether you’re learning to swim or teaching others. Beginners and swimming teachers, now’s the moment to grab the resources you’ve been meaning to download. Your code: summer25Enter it at checkout to...