Swimming: Technique, Training, Competition

Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle analysed and explained

Explains the sport of swimming and analyses the strokes from the beginning stages through to advanced competition. Contains:

• Analysis of the four strokes Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
• Superb illustrations with underwater and above-water colour photographs
• Information boxes for Key Points and Top Tips
• Sequence photographs and detailed diagrams
• Race starts and turns analysis, including the individual Medley
• Valuable advice on techniques, coaching, drills, training, tapering, nutrition and competition psychology
• Introduction to rules and equipment.

Alan Lynn is a highly experienced coach and coach educator. He was the Technical Director of Scottish Swimming, was sportscotland Coach of the Year in 1999, and has coached swimmers up to Olympic level. He is currently a Lecturer in Coaching & Sports Development in the Scottish School of Sports Studies, University of Strathclyde.