What are some swimming tips?

Tips on swimming without swimming?

• So, I'm a year round swimmer, and have been swimming for around 5 years now. (Approximately) I'm a freshmen in high school, and made the basketball team. I've been on the school basketball team since 6th grade, but have not had any formal training, just those couple months with the school teams. I recently had to choose between the two sports because my parents did not want me to do club swimming AND basketball in fear of burning myself out. I thought about it a lot, and even cried a bit. One of my friends, who's on varisty boys basketball told me I should join basketball, because I swim year round. So, with basketball, I'll still be swimming 9 months. Swimming season for hs is right after bball. I'm deathly afraid I won't be able to make the swim team, and if i don't, I won't have any words. I'm really hoping to keep up with some training, any tips on swimming outside the pool? I have a pool in the backyard, but unfortunately, it is not heated. Also, I have no access to a gym. I don't know...I'm really going to miss swimming, and if I don't make the team, I don't know...please, all I need is some tips. If it means getting in a non-heated pool every Saturday, I'll do it. Sorry this is so long, but thank you very much. (:

• Answer:

  hmmmmm ... well either way it may take a practice or two to get back into the zone, which is fine. -push-ups help your pulls (weights help, too, not too heavy though) -sit-ups help your core for streamlines and other stuff -do stretches (i'm sure you'll be doing that anyway though, since you play basketball :)) also, don't forget any techniques. maybe look some up online? google, there are lots of websites. good luck, hope you make the team!!