Body position
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Winter freestyle refresher: body position, action and reaction

Here we look at your body position in the water, and how your body responds to various actions

Last month we looked at how to improve your breathing in front crawl. This issue, we’re thinking about your body position in the water, and how your body responds to various actions.

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