Gerry and Jim first discuss proper head position in swimming and how to achieve that position within the swim stroke. After a detailed description of head position, they go into the different effort levels in swimming. Why is it important to train at different efforts i.e. 60%, 70%, 80%,90%? That question is answered on this episode.

Dancing Dot Head Position Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSa9QFLWMBI&feature=youtu.be

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