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January 23, 2004
Teaching Breaststroke
By David Salo

Tips on learning the breaststroke.

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December 11, 1995
Stroke Tips - Breaststroke
By Ruth Stavis, Bob Seltzer, and an anonymous NEM

These are the notes that three NEM participants took at a butterfly and breaststroke clinic on December 11, 1995, at Harvard's Blodgett pool. The clinic was organized by NEM Bob Seltzer and conducted by Harvard coach Josh Stern. The "anonymous" source did not want to be accountable for inaccuracies.

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September 1, 1994
Of Gravity and Air (or Is Your Head Attached?)
By Coach Emmett Hines

In a follow-up article to the 'front quadrant swimming' article, Coach Hines describes the effects of air in the lungs and gravity's effect on body position, and why your legs tend to sink.

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September 1, 1994
Cigarette Break? (or I Wanna Keep Up With the Big Boys!)
By Coach Emmett Hines

Coach Hines describes how lengthening your stroke can have a major positive effect on your ability to 'swim with the big boys'.

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January 1, 1994
Swimming in Circles
By Coach Emmett Hines

Coach Hines defines the concept of 'front quadrant swimming' and it's effect on your stroke.

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November 1, 1993
Assume the Position!
By Coach Emmett Hines

Effectively using the streamlined body position is often described as one of the most important factors in swimming. Coach Hines provides some words of wisdom on streamlining.

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October 1, 1993
The Modern Breaststroke
By Wayne McCauley

Wayne explains the modern breaststroke techniques and the appropriate strokes for Masters swimmers.

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June 1, 1993
Swimming at the Center of the Universe
By Coach Emmet Hines

Swim faster by 'swim with your arms, kick with your legs'?? Coach Hines describes the importance of the motion of the torso in generating power and speed in your stroke.

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June 1, 1993
Breaststroke Breakthrough
By Terry Laughlin

To break through to a new level in your breaststroke, don't hammer it, polish it. Here are 8 ways to make sure your stroke is the sleekest, shiniest jewel in the pool

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May 1, 1993
The Butterfly Finish
By Dan Thompson

Coach Thompson discusses the timing and technique involved in an effective butterfly finish.

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