In my 45-minute lesson, I learned that my childhood swimming lessons give me a slight leg up (thanks mom and dad!), but knowing how to effectively get to the other end of the pool is hardly enough ...

Dryland Mania: Out-of-the-Pool Drills to Help You Succeed in the Water “Coming to practice is only part of being a great swimmer.” Those were the words my coach always used to tell me.

Families can practice pool drills. During the drills, children can be taught what to do in case of an emergency and how to handle a person drowning. Children can be taught how to throw someone in need ...