The Crowood PressSports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will
help make you a better sportsperson whether you are learning the basic
skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the
fundamentals of your sport. Featured in Swimming - The Crowood
PressSports Guides are information boxes containing Key Points and Top
Tips; sequence photographs and detailed diagrams in colour. There is a
thorough analysis of the four strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke,
Breaststroke and Freestyle). Starts and turns analysis, including the
individual Medley are covered and valuable advice on techniques,
coaching, drills, training, tapering, nutrition and competition
psychology is given. There is also an introduction to rules and
equipment.