Swimming Into the 21st CenturyPresents a panoramic perspective of every phase of competitive swimming and looks at where it has been, where it is, and where it is going. The book details the search for improved stroke techniques, the development of improved training methods and more. |
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... velocity of the flow is highest . selection of streamlines . When the fluid veloc- ity at a given point depends not ... velocity , a flow pattern can be used to give not only the direction of flow but , from the spacing of the ...
... velocity of the flow is highest . selection of streamlines . When the fluid veloc- ity at a given point depends not ... velocity , a flow pattern can be used to give not only the direction of flow but , from the spacing of the ...
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Cecil Colwin. Figure 3.4 Velocity gradient at the boundary layer . ( a ) Viscosity at the boundary layer causes a velocity gradient in the passing flow . Flow decreases speed toward the surface . At A the flow is static and at B it is ...
Cecil Colwin. Figure 3.4 Velocity gradient at the boundary layer . ( a ) Viscosity at the boundary layer causes a velocity gradient in the passing flow . Flow decreases speed toward the surface . At A the flow is static and at B it is ...
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Cecil Colwin. Critical maximum velocity ( x point ) 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Velocity ( m / sec ) ( Average swimming velocity ) Performance curves of outstanding distance and sprint swimmers Figure 9.8. ume for each beat . At submaximum work loads ...
Cecil Colwin. Critical maximum velocity ( x point ) 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Velocity ( m / sec ) ( Average swimming velocity ) Performance curves of outstanding distance and sprint swimmers Figure 9.8. ume for each beat . At submaximum work loads ...
Contents
PARTI SWIMMING PROPULSION | 1 |
Principles of Stroke Mechanics | 19 |
The Technique of the Crawl Stroke | 39 |
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