How to swim

Chapter 1: HOW TO SWIM

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A practical manual presents step-by-step instruction for novices and experienced swimmers on learning to float, dive, and perform a variety of strokes, including guidance on the crawl and related techniques. It outlines progressive exercises, breathing and pacing tips, and sample training regimes for speed work while cautioning against overtraining. A chapter addresses lifesaving methods and another offers adaptations for women and girls. The text emphasizes technique, drills, and illustrated demonstrations to build skill, endurance, and safe aquatic practice.

Spalding “Red Cover” Series of
Athletic Handbooks
No. 37 R

HOW TO SWIM

A Practical Manual of Swimming by a
Practical Swimmer and a Guide
to the Novice as well as
the Expert

Showing the Easiest Methods of Learning to Swim, Dive
and Float, Various Kinds of Strokes, with Directions
and Illustrations for Acquiring the Crawl and
Trudge-Crawl Strokes. Also a Chapter
on Modern Life-Saving, and One for
Women and Girl Swimmers.

By
JAMES H. STERRETT

Organizer of the first American swimming club, authority on
swimming matters, and successful amateur coach.

REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION

PUBLISHED BY
AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING
COMPANY
New York City