Swimming Notes Day 01
Whatever you do, keep your mind empty. Hopefully you have a good coach like me. And your concepts will be cleared.
Float
My coach: Breathe in, and try to sit down.
Me: Okay
Breathes in, tries to sit in the water, and it pushes me up.
Coach, while smiling: The base of the pool has slip proof coating. You will not fall.
Me: But my body was coming up on it’s own.
Coach: That’s floating. Swimming is all about floating.
Source for the above illustration — https://dribbble.com/manuel-corsi-manu
Science Behind Floating
When you are floating, it is the air in your lungs that keeps you up. That’s all you need to know. At least on Day 01.
TO STAND
Coach: Alright now you all know how to float.
**Me inside that’s it?**
Coach: You will hold your breath, float up wards and take your body to the other side.
**Before I could ask, what if I want to breathe?**
Coach: To take a break to breathe, you will need to get your face above water, to do that you will need to stand. Bring your knees towards your stomach and your body will go into standing position.
**Tried on the spot and it worked**
That’s it? I made a face, I think.
Coach: Doing clears your concepts and not knowing.
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First day, was full of wonderous observations. I kind remembered why I liked doing new things. More importantly, I am thankful for the people with clear concepts helping other for a fair price.
