Originally Posted by
dylanschaw
I am a former swimmer and I can tell you that proper breathing is very important. If you are swimming in a crawl, then breathing should go parallel with the fungus of your hand, head to the side.
Former swimmer here (and WSI) also.
Breathing is important. YouTube can find demonstrations that cover it quicker than we can 'splain it on here.
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