Christine Swimming Techniques and Tips

Floating Practice

• Use a kickboard between legs like a pull buoy.

• Squeeze glutes and thighs to align the core.

• Arms down by side, head looking down.

• Correct alignment: tilt pelvis, flatten back, lengthen head.

• Transition to '11' position: arms out, head down, practice until stable.

Streamline Position

• Hold streamlined position and check for wobbliness.

• Tuck pelvis if ribs are flared; maintain body connection.

• Cross body connection enhances swimming efficiency.

Using a Kickboard

• Useful for reinforcing head down position and core engagement.

• Aim for body connection while pulling; engage obliques.

Body Position Correction

• If back is arched, pull belly button to spine.

• Flatten back for better alignment.

Kicking Techniques

• Focus on down kick in dolphin and flutter kicks.

• Smooth body movement: chest, hips, drop feet.

• For one-arm fly, time the down kick with the stroke finish.

Catching Technique

• Apply 60% pressure when catching at stroke's front.

• Emphasize energy in recovery for better hand-to-hip connection in all strokes including breaststroke.

Overall Focus

• Work on head position and body alignment across all strokes to improve efficiency.