like without putting your head underwater or blowing bubbles underwater
2006-08-13 11:07:35 · 20 answers · asked by lucky888☺ 4 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
i just thought its better to swim with your head in the water
2006-08-13 11:16:17 · update #1
It's possible. . .but much more tiring. If you put your head in the water, it straightens out your body so it is much easier to pull yourself through the water. If you lift your head up, your legs/feet will automatically drop and your body will be on an angle--you'll have more resistance going through the water.
It is much easier to learn to swim if you put your head in the water. This is because your body will float if it is parallel to the surface of the water but will naturally sink if it is perpendicular. So you have to work that much harder to stay afloat.
That said, there are plenty of people that dog-paddle, swim a modified breaststroke or crawl without ever putting their heads under water. If you're not competing, it really isn't such a big deal. But if you're afraid to put your head under water, it will impact where/how far out you can swim.
2006-08-13 11:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by wrknhrdngttnby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Lifeguards will use an alternating head in head out to keep tabs on where the victim is located. It's not hard to do and if I'm just screwing around in the pool or don't want my hair to get wet, I'll use it.
2006-08-13 17:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by Lissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-08-13 11:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by Osiris2067 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely possible, but it's better to swim with your head below the water, and it is easier as well.
2006-08-13 13:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by jujz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better. But you are more focused and you go faster with your head in the water.
2006-08-14 10:19:28 · answer #5 · answered by michchristine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can, but it is more tiring. You can get goggles, ear plugs, even nose plugs if you find putting your face in the water uncomfortable. They may help. Good Luck!!
2006-08-13 11:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by Christina D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yea, i play water polo and you need to keep your head up to watch the game, pass, shoot and play defense
2006-08-13 13:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by roadtrip088 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i never swin with my head in the water
2006-08-13 11:13:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, they do it all the time in water polo.
2006-08-13 11:34:12 · answer #9 · answered by Dennis L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes water ballet is done like that, and you eve have to smile
2006-08-13 11:13:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋