Tracey BaumannThe Swim Mastery Way

Tracey has done a magnificent job in writing this book which is a comprehensive tutorial on how to swim freestyle the SwimMastery Way. Whether you are a novice or out to improve your swimming for recreation, open water or triathlon this book will take you from the fundamental skill of correct breathing to advanced topics that explain perfect synchronisation of all the elements of the stroke.Read it quickly to orientate yourself to its content and then start again and absorb the detail with the knowledge of where it's taking you. Every chapter is clear and deliberate in it's explanation and guidance with land rehearsals, swimming exercises and mental imagery as cues to support you on your way.SwimMastery recognise that everyone has their own particular learning style and if you are someone who likes the DIY approach, then this book is perfect for you. If not, this book is a fantastic complimentary resource that explains exactly what you can expect when you receive personal or remote coaching from one of SwimMastery's the many global coaches.

This is a very good reference book for anybody interested in swimming and, in particular, developing a more efficient freestyle technique.

I ordered my copy and got it the next day. The book is a must buy for every swimmer, as there is always improvement in your technic.

This book took me on a journey to build my freestyle stroke with clear explanations, diagrams and training cues. It always focuses on moving the body as it should move and, by doing so, eliminates injury. This is my swimming bible from now on!

Everything you need to know regarding front crawl whether you are a complete beginner or want to improve your technique and make front crawl (freestyle) effortless, safe and fun. If you have ever had shoulder pain when doing front crawl or have difficulty mastering the breathing this book will completely sort you out! The book explains the correct body positions for each part of the stroke using cues or focal points and also explains how you can perfect your stroke by practicing dry land rehearsals as well as practicing in the pool.It is a must for freestyle swimmers of any ability especially triathletes and endurance swimmers.

This book explains why swimming can be difficult and how to find comfort and balance in the water rather than fighting it and getting out of breath. Pure genius

I had so many aha moments while reading. I started freestyle swimming in 2023 and got frustrated after a while. Took a workshop which didn't help at all. But finally I came across a coach who was working with elements of the SwimMastery technique. That's when I started to dive deeper into information on the SwimMastery website, and I got hooked! It simply feels so much better now when I swim. And I never get bored in the pool since there is always something to work on and improve. This book gives tons of background info on swimming technique, on how to make it your own, but also on learning processes. Plus: A fantastic read and lots of helpful photos and diagrams.