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The Swimming Drill Book

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The Swimming Drill Book: 128 Drills for Every Stroke, Turn, Start, and Finish, by Robert Guzman is the perfect training book for any triathlete looking to improve their swim technique. Let's face it, most of us are not nearly as gifted swimmer's as we think we are and we need to spend a majority of time working on our technique. Choosing the appropriate drill to emphasize key parts of your stroke often times can leave you bewildered. The Swimming Drill Book promises to take the confusion away and guides you through numerous drills in freestyle, as well as butterfly, breaststroke, and backstroke, which will help you become a solid, efficient, and complete swimmer.

Whether you are a competitive swimmer, coach, triathlete, or dedicated fitness enthusiast, The Swimming Drill Book will propel you to better results by maximizing efficiency in the water.

With 128 highly effective drills, expert instruction, and more than 375 detailed illustrations, you can use this comprehensive resource to improve every facet of your swimming. Establish a greater sense of balance and position in the water; maintain perfect form for the freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly; and master the techniques for starts, turns, and finishes. Use the drills individually or create a personalized program based on your goals and fitness level. Either way, the tools you need are within your grasp.

Dive into The Swimming Drill Book and see fast results!

About the Author: Ruben Guzman, a United States Swimming (USS) coach for age-group swimmers, has coached swimming for more than 25 years at the summer recreational, high school, collegiate, and competitive year-round (USS) levels. Some of Guzman’s swimmers have advanced to nationals and the Olympic Trials. Having served as the stroke specialist for the California Capital Aquatics team, Guzman has worked closely with head coach Mike Hastings, an assistant coach for the 1992 United States Olympic team.

An expert on the mechanisms of the human body, Guzman has trained in physics, kinesiology, anatomy, education, and behavioral changes. He has a master’s degree in public health and is also a health promotion specialist, consultant, and speaker. Guzman currently serves as the head coach at Cosumnes River Aquatics in Sacramento, California, where he also lives. When he’s not coaching or swimming, he enjoys snow skiing and playing basketball and tennis.

Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Body Position and Buoyancy
  • Chapter 2. Breathing and Kicking
  • Chapter 3. Sculling
  • Chapter 4. Backstroke
  • Chapter 5. Freestyle
  • Chapter 6. Breaststroke
  • Chapter 7. Butterfly
  • Chapter 8. Freestyle and Backstroke Turns
  • Chapter 9. Other Turns and Finishes
  • Chapter 10. Starts

    Shipping Weight: 1.5 lb.