Faster Swimming - Table of Contents

Table of Contents (this is a partial list - a full list is coming soon)

Mechanics
The Catch and Finish of Each Stroke
Timing and Rhythm During the Breathing and Stroke
Momentum
Body Position and Reducing Drag
Back of the Hand Mechanics and Arm & Hand as One-Paddle Concepts
Relay Starts
Turns
Finishes
Race Strategies for Each Event
Practice Techniques
Racing
Race Pace
Training with Speed and Power
Heart Rate Importance Throughout the Season
Negative / Even / Ascending Split
Stroke Analysis & Correction
Flexibility within Parameters of Workout
Importance of Warming Up, Stretching & Cooling Down
Use of Equipment
Importance of Recovery in a Workout
Importance of a Recovery Workout
IM Transitions and the Importance of Doing Sets in the IM Order
Differences between Resting and Tapering
Training Novice, Age Group, Year-Round, Collegiate, and Master Swimmers
Nutrition Guidelines
How to Choose Meets
Choosing for the Season
Choosing for the Swimmer
How to Choose Events
College Swimming
Searching for a College
Talking Money with a Collegiate Coach
16 Week and 7 Week Taper Program
New Swimmer / Parents Orientation
Understanding the Scope of Swimming
YMCA
USA Swimming
Club
High School
Summer League
College
Philosophy of Swimming
Importance of Goal Setting
What to look for in a Team
Separating Swimmers into Training Groups
Choosing a Swim Camp

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