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Swimming essay

I am going to cover the basic steps on how to prepare and swim 500 yards (20 laps) freestyle. This takes a lot of practice and preparation. In order to get a good time you need to be dedicated and true to the sport and event.

STEP ONE: Items needed
Depending on your gender you will need to wear a swimsuit or something relevant to swim shorts. Most male swimmers wear Speedos, in order to go faster. When choosing a suit size, you want to get the smallest size you can fit in to, so that you don’t have drag, and the suit is basically stuck to your body.
You’ll need goggles. Most swimmers prefer double strapped goggles for he reassurance that they will stay on when they dive. Many swimmers use goggles that have no rubber lining, only plastic, these are goggles you would need to get used to.
Swimmers with longer hair (even males) will need to wear a swim cap, for less drag and resistance. Caps can be thick, but the ones that personally work the best for myself are th...

Posted by: Melissa T. Littlefield

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