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Stop Breathing For A While!

Stop Breathing For A While!

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Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth
Oct 31, 2009
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Stop Breathing For A While!
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If you have a problem with your freestyle stroke, it is most likely to appear when you go to breathe. For instance you might cross over at the front of your stroke, bend through your core or drop your wrist, all of which hurt your catch. It's only natural to focus on your breath and getting that air in - it feels very important - but this shift in menta…

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