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Technique
Books on Swimming Technique & Strokes
Master the four competitive strokes with these step-by-step technique guides. Each book breaks down freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly.
A complete academic guide to swimming covering its history, the four competitive strokes, and teaching methods. Ideal for students and instructors who want both theory and practical technique.
A comprehensive coaching guide to stroke development, with detailed teaching progressions and faults-and-fixes charts for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. A thorough reference for mastering all four strokes.
A technical clinic on freestyle from a national team consultant, breaking down the catch, pull, kick, body rotation, and breathing. A focused resource for swimmers refining their fastest stroke.
A concise teaching guide to breaststroke, explaining its timing, body position, and common faults. A quick reference for instructors and learners working on the oldest competitive stroke.
A clear reference explaining the four swimming strokes and common pool terminology. A handy starting point for understanding freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
An introductory manual from swimming's world governing body that teaches the basics of learning to swim and water safety. Designed to make swimming accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
A comprehensive teaching manual covering adaptation to water, lesson progression, and stroke technique. An authoritative reference for swimming teachers and coaches.
A practical guide for teaching adults to swim, with progressions for fearful beginners and tips for improving strokes and breathing. Useful for volunteers and new instructors.
A 21-day program built to make your freestyle stronger and your training more focused, with structured workouts that progress as you go. Ideal for swimmers training on their own.
An 8-week swimming training plan that combines conditioning with stroke-specific drills for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. A ready-to-follow structure for a full season.
Twelve ready-to-use swim workouts designed to improve technique and endurance, suitable for swimmers and triathletes from beginner to advanced. Just print them and take them to the pool.
Introduces twelve on-land drills that help swimmers learn the mechanics of all four strokes before getting in the pool. Each drill includes clear movement cues and practice guidance.
A coach's take on using fins, paddles, and other training equipment to make swim workouts more effective and enjoyable. Helpful tips for adding variety to your training.
A confidence-building guide to open water swimming that tackles anxiety, breathing, sighting, and stroke adjustments for lakes, rivers, and the sea. Great for triathletes and first-time open water swimmers.
The official guide to open water swimming events, covering competition structure, safety, and organization from the sport's world governing body. A thorough reference for competitors and officials.
A safety-focused guide to planning and swimming in open water events, covering risk assessment, course design, and race day procedures. Essential reading for safer open water swimming.
A friendly guide to outdoor swimming with a training plan for your first mile, open water skills, and an introduction to distance and event swimming. Packed with practical advice for getting started.
A teaching guide that uses games to teach swimming to preschool children, with lesson plans that boost motivation and engagement. A practical resource for instructors of young learners.
A parent help pack with tips and advice for supporting your child while they learn to swim. Explains why swimming is a vital life skill and how to make lessons a success.
Everything parents want to know about baby swimming, from the benefits and safety basics to what to expect at lessons. A reassuring introduction to sharing the water with your little one.
