The Importance of Alignment in Swimming
admin2018-07-27T03:04:43-04:00Creates a hydro-dynamic position to allow the swimmer to move efficiently through the water with the least amount of resistance. This is particularly true in freestyle and backstroke, as well as the extension phase in breaststroke. Allows the body to roll naturally through freestyle and backstroke. This position helps the water provide a natural lift to the hips so the swimmer doesn’t need to exhaust themselves keeping their body in line at the surface. Reference [...]