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Read the paragraph below about breathing while swimming.
Make sure to exhale all air underwater before rotating to take a breath. Some new swimmers attempt to both exhale and inhale as they roll to the side for air. There is not enough time for both. Exhaling should only be into the water and will take the form of bubbles. At first the timing may seem awkward, but with practice most swimmers will get used to it. Check also to make sure you are not sinking down as you breathe. Make sure you are rolling to the side, and not rotating your head and staring straight up. Attempt bilateral breathing only after mastering the techniques above on one side.
What sentence should be elaborated on with further detail--so that readers understand the point of the sentence?
Make sure you are rolling to the side, and not rotating your head and staring straight up.
Attempt bilateral breathing only after mastering the techniques above on one side.
Make sure to exhale all air underwater before rotating to take a breath.
Some new swimmers attempt to both exhale and inhale as they roll to the side for air.
Make sure to exhale all air underwater before rotating to take a breath. Some new swimmers attempt to both exhale and inhale as they roll to the side for air. There is not enough time for both. Exhaling should only be into the water and will take the form of bubbles. At first the timing may seem awkward, but with practice most swimmers will get used to it. Check also to make sure you are not sinking down as you breathe. Make sure you are rolling to the side, and not rotating your head and staring straight up. Attempt bilateral breathing only after mastering the techniques above on one side.
What sentence should be elaborated on with further detail--so that readers understand the point of the sentence?
Make sure you are rolling to the side, and not rotating your head and staring straight up.
Attempt bilateral breathing only after mastering the techniques above on one side.
Make sure to exhale all air underwater before rotating to take a breath.
Some new swimmers attempt to both exhale and inhale as they roll to the side for air.
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"Make sure you are rolling to the side, and not rotating your head and staring straight up."
Reason: many readers won’t understand the difference between a full body roll and simply turning the head — or why it matters (poor roll causes drag, lifting the head sinks the hips and ruins timing).
Suggested details to add:
- Define the correct motion: rotate your shoulders and hips together around the spine so the whole body turns; the head follows the body rather than driving the turn.
- Head/eye placement cue: keep one goggle in the water and look slightly forward/down toward the bottom or side, not straight up.
- Why it matters: explains how a head lift sinks the hips/legs, increases drag, and forces a rushed breath.
- Simple checkpoints: feel your hips rotate, not your neck; breath quickly when mouth breaks surface; return head to neutral with exhale.
- Practice drills: side-kick with one arm extended (focus on body roll), single-arm freestyle with the other arm at side, and swim with a snorkel to feel the body rotation.
- Common errors and fixes: if you feel your legs sinking, exaggerate the roll; practice slow, exaggerated rolls before normalizing speed.
Reason: many readers won’t understand the difference between a full body roll and simply turning the head — or why it matters (poor roll causes drag, lifting the head sinks the hips and ruins timing).
Suggested details to add:
- Define the correct motion: rotate your shoulders and hips together around the spine so the whole body turns; the head follows the body rather than driving the turn.
- Head/eye placement cue: keep one goggle in the water and look slightly forward/down toward the bottom or side, not straight up.
- Why it matters: explains how a head lift sinks the hips/legs, increases drag, and forces a rushed breath.
- Simple checkpoints: feel your hips rotate, not your neck; breath quickly when mouth breaks surface; return head to neutral with exhale.
- Practice drills: side-kick with one arm extended (focus on body roll), single-arm freestyle with the other arm at side, and swim with a snorkel to feel the body rotation.
- Common errors and fixes: if you feel your legs sinking, exaggerate the roll; practice slow, exaggerated rolls before normalizing speed.
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