First, relax your body to balance yourself both anteroposteriorly and laterally.

A balanced body will minimize the drag of the water and will allow you to swim much easier.

Regardless of whether you are swimming for distance or speed, a balanced body is imperative to your swimming.

Approach

First, we will begin the practice of relaxing, leaning, and quickly extending the knees.

Next, shift your weight towards the front and maintain a balanced horizontal position.

Finally, you will learn to balance yourself to keep an angled position.

You also will learn how to practice in a very deep pool.