Gerry Rodrigues demonstrates the correct technique for dolphin dives in swimming.

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0.05  The importance of, swinging your feet out to the side when running into open   water.

0.20 What is the fastest technique for getting into deep water for Open water Swimming.

0.43 Why the pool is the best place for learning Dolphin dives.

1.00 Gerry Rodrigues demonstrates a good Dolphining technique.

1.30 Why using your hands when doing dolphin dives can help with technique and reducing energy expenditure.

2.19 Gerry Rodrigues demonstrates what an incorrect technique involves when doing Dolphin dives.

2.50 When using this technique in the ocean dive under waves that are too large.

3.14 At what distance should you dive under a wave before it reaches you when swimming in the Ocean.

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The best technique to use for Open Water Swim Starts is called Dolphining. If you carry out the technique correctly you will be able to enter deeper water quicker. The best place to practise is in the swimming pool using your hands to pull you across the pool. Gerry Rodrigues demonstrated a good technique compared to an inefficient technique which could result in a slower performance.

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