Active.com ran an article on sighting like a professional.

When beginner triathletes and open water swimmers raise their head to sight, the most common tendencies that negatively affect their speed and body position include:

• a drop in their hips and legs,
• a change in their hand and forearm position,
• a cross-over kick, and/or
• a pause in their kick.

The article tells the differences between a beginner and a professional.

Photo by Dr. Jim Miller.

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