This text is part of a series of instructional sports books written by some of the country"s leading sports coaches. This book covers swimming for the recreational swimmer wishing to improve, the more serious swimmer thinking of competing, or a teacher or coach. Starting with the principles of buoyancy, floatation and propulsion, it analyzes all the strokes, supported by underwater photographic sequences. Other topics covered are diving, starts, turns, and health and safety. The author has held many coaching and administrative posts, including manager of the 1972 Olympic team and ASA Director of Coaching.