ctglobal Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 any swim coach to teach fly out east? would like to learn how to swim fly (aljunied/mtbatten area pref if possible). PM me if you're a coach or don't mind sharing what you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samezuka Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 It is a timing stroke, and once you get the hang of the pattern it is easy to execute. However it takes a lot of core strength if you want to cover a distance. Are you able to do dolphin kick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkero Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 and preferable u have a very "zai" breastroke or good understanding of breaststroke (almost competitive) / good flexibility... (coz butterfly n breast are short axis strokes) generally ok freestyle before u can do a decent fly... else is caterpillar dying in the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctglobal Posted May 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 On 4/27/2017 at 2:34 AM, Samezuka said: It is a timing stroke, and once you get the hang of the pattern it is easy to execute. However it takes a lot of core strength if you want to cover a distance. Are you able to do dolphin kick? Sorta can do dolphin kick, but not for very long tbh. probably do need to work on the core a bit, but i thought training for the stroke would help... orrrr... not? 3 hours ago, tinkero said: and preferable u have a very "zai" breastroke or good understanding of breaststroke (almost competitive) / good flexibility... (coz butterfly n breast are short axis strokes) generally ok freestyle before u can do a decent fly... else is caterpillar dying in the water I'm ok with breast stroke and freestyle. just not sure where to go from there. all the online tutorials seem a bit weird to follow, and not to mention, how exactly does one easily follow a youtube video when they're in a pool? Do you guys both know fly already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samezuka Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 2017/5/24 at 3:23 PM, ctglobal said: Sorta can do dolphin kick, but not for very long tbh. probably do need to work on the core a bit, but i thought training for the stroke would help... orrrr... not? I'm ok with breast stroke and freestyle. just not sure where to go from there. all the online tutorials seem a bit weird to follow, and not to mention, how exactly does one easily follow a youtube video when they're in a pool? Do you guys both know fly already? Yeah I know butterfly but its not my forte. Sprinting short distance wise i prefer to use breaststroke, and freestyle for long distance in open water like Tanjong beach. What i found useful for learning butterfly is the technical understanding of the stroke. I was doing lots of drills for butterfly, but i could not link the drills together and swim the stroke. It was only after my coach overseas explained on the theory of timing, kicks etc then I could link them all up and swim it. Just my personal experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctglobal Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Samezuka said: Yeah I know butterfly but its not my forte. Sprinting short distance wise i prefer to use breaststroke, and freestyle for long distance in open water like Tanjong beach. What i found useful for learning butterfly is the technical understanding of the stroke. I was doing lots of drills for butterfly, but i could not link the drills together and swim the stroke. It was only after my coach overseas explained on the theory of timing, kicks etc then I could link them all up and swim it. Just my personal experience. pity your coach isnt in SG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkero Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Im a coach actually .... And yes i can do the 4 strokes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samezuka Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Same here im a coach myself too. But i work with mainly triathletes so more freestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 wow...so many swim experts here...personally I only attend classes for breaststroke in my secondary school and all the other 3 strokes learn by myself through trial and error....I start doing my fly in the children pool because of the depth of the water, it seem easier for me to practice the kicking and only when my kick is powerful enough, then I proceed to try out at the adult pool to do laps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcuteguy Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Hi I’m keen to learn Swimming. Anyone keen to teach? Preferably with place like a condo pool as it would be less crowded, and hopefully near the east area cheers Upandown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcuteguy Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 And hopefully can swim on a regular basis and to keep fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanX Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 me too want to learn. Can We learn together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcuteguy Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Sure, need someone to teach first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoshyboi93 Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 same here! have always wanted to learn how to swim :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabianc Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I don't mind teaching! only proficient in breaststroke and freestyle though.. haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upandown Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, fabianc said: I don't mind teaching! only proficient in breaststroke and freestyle though.. haha. I wanted to learn free style too. Always get chocked from getting airchange Luvuncles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabianc Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, Upandown said: I wanted to learn free style too. Always get chocked from getting airchange haha! that happened to me a lot at the start, cause I always favoured breathing on my left side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphony Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 19 minutes ago, Upandown said: I wanted to learn free style too. Always get chocked from getting airchange think of your body as a line (mouth and belly button should align). turn this line sideways as you pull, you should comfortably clear the water. If the line is broken you sink/choke as there is not enough clearance. To maintain the line, have the other arm out infront of you acting like an anchor as you turn sideways, when done correctly, it gives you the go-faster feeling in the water. Quote weniger aber besser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upandown Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 1 hour ago, fabianc said: haha! that happened to me a lot at the start, cause I always favoured breathing on my left side. Yea I need more practice. Wna practice tgthr? 57 minutes ago, euphony said: think of your body as a line (mouth and belly button should align). turn this line sideways as you pull, you should comfortably clear the water. If the line is broken you sink/choke as there is not enough clearance. To maintain the line, have the other arm out infront of you acting like an anchor as you turn sideways, when done correctly, it gives you the go-faster feeling in the water. Thanks for the tips. I need to practice more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoshyboi93 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 1 hour ago, fabianc said: I don't mind teaching! only proficient in breaststroke and freestyle though.. haha. can teach?? i think i know some basics but damn lousy haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btmbtm1069 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Need people guide me butterfly. Any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jusguynew Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 9 hours ago, fabianc said: I don't mind teaching! only proficient in breaststroke and freestyle though.. haha. Really? Tats cool...how the charges? Wanna learn freetyle too. Upandown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphony Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) On 12/31/2017 at 6:32 PM, Btmbtm1069 said: Need people guide me butterfly. Any? 1: master the body dolphins (this will take the longest, undulations start from the chest NOT knees). 2: get the rhythm of kicking to pull (not the other way round). 3: take note not to clear the head too high out of the water. 4: reinforce this by doing 1 arm flys, and put everything together routinely (you can't learn butterfly by doing full stroke laps - too tiring). a small relaxed fly demo here (not Schooling level mind you). Edited January 22, 2018 by euphony Quote weniger aber besser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_34 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I always wanted to learn swimming despite a couple of failed attempts. Was wondering if there's any patience coach around to guide? Happy to join if there are any classes going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Almost Drowned By Ex Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 My ex once decided to teach me how to swim because he, a water polo player, thought I must be an idiot to have not learned properly in school. But he was not able to successfully teach me either. His impromptu lessons did provide, however, a perfect excuse to put his hands all over my body at the public pool as he tried to keep me afloat. Anyway that was probably the beginning of the end of our relationship and he didn't even leave behind a nice memory of me successfully learning to swim from him. I'm hopeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btmbtm1069 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 22 hours ago, euphony said: 1: master the body dolphins (this will take the longest, undulations start from the chest NOT knees). 2: get the rhythm of kicking to pull (not the other way round). 3: take note not to clear the head too high out of the water. 4: reinforce this by doing 1 arm flys, and put everything together routinely (you can't learn butterfly by doing full stroke laps - too tiring). a small relaxed fly demo here (not Schooling level mind you). Wow. Is that u? Anyway i think need to get someone teach me better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphony Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Btmbtm1069 said: Wow. Is that u? Anyway i think need to get someone teach me better.. yes. all the best for the fly journey Btmbtm1069 1 Quote weniger aber besser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungtall Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 I only know breaststroke. I wan lkearn freestyle. Tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samezuka Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 I can swim all 4 strokes but excel only in Fr and Br, and occasionally do open water swimming. Am happy to join and share if the group materializes. There was a similar thread sometime ago, and it stopped at the discussion stage here in BW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoshyboi93 Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Samezuka said: I can swim all 4 strokes but excel only in Fr and Br, and occasionally do open water swimming. Am happy to join and share if the group materializes. There was a similar thread sometime ago, and it stopped at the discussion stage here in BW. teach pls senpai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikon21 Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) I'm a professional swim coach and also for competitive. For adults learn to swim feel free to drop me your contact. We can arrange. Cheers with love! Edited January 18, 2018 by Nikon21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedoluver Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 i am interested too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungtall Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 15 hours ago, Nikon21 said: I'm a professional swim coach and also for competitive. For adults learn to swim feel free to drop me your contact. We can arrange. Cheers with love! Free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikon21 Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 U looking for free is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikon21 Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 13 hours ago, speedoluver said: i am interested too Drop me a message love to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samezuka Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 On 2018/1/18 at 6:56 PM, letsgoshyboi93 said: teach pls senpai Id be happy to. For those more confident we can perhaps arrange a trip to the sentosa beaches to tan and swim. Swimming in open water is really fun with waves and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikon21 Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) A Edited January 28, 2018 by Nikon21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabianc Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 been receiving a number of PMs asking about my rates, just wanted to say that I'm not a professional swim coach! it's also just a casual thing, so I won't be accepting cash Hungtall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelakisg Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 i aslo want to learn how to swim . tenny2181 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Interested in learning freestyle. I can do breaststroke for laps, but can't seems to do freestyle properly, and gets tired usually after 3/4 lap of freestyle. Upandown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firereaver Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Been revisiting my swimming after a few years. Now I'm an avid once a week swimmer. Managed to almost master frog. I will try out treading water and sidestroke the next time I visit the pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimochi Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Good job! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodlistener Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Hi, anyone free for swim during weekdays morning at Serangoon pool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungtall Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Anyone in condo wana swim together in speedo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayer Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Can i join you all for swim too Hummel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungtall Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, Rayer said: Can i join you all for swim too Pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enthuboy_93 Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 On 2/3/2018 at 10:14 PM, Driftwood said: Interested in learning freestyle. I can do breaststroke for laps, but can't seems to do freestyle properly, and gets tired usually after 3/4 lap of freestyle. Keep practising.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngandfhorny Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Can someone teach me how to swim Upandown and enthuboy_93 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodlistener Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Hi, may I know where you stay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enthuboy_93 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 31 minutes ago, youngandfhorny said: Can someone teach me how to swim What problems have you encountered? Upandown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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