Adequate swimming skills is the key to being a successful lifeguard. Being that freestyle is the fastest stroke, improving your speed and stroke is important while training to be a lifeguard. One of the main points discussed in the article I read, called “Pinky Power,” was about the importance of the placement of your pinky in the duration of each step of the freestyle stroke. The article also touched upon the importance of patience and …showed first 75 words of 472 total…

…showed last 75 words of 472 total…ability. As a whole, the article, although not directly related to lifeguarding as a profession, does offer techniques to help with the freestyle stroke. Through these techniques and with time and patience your stroke will be greatly improved. Also, the drills mentioned are a great tool to use while working out. Altogether, the importance of excellent swimming skills could be the difference of life or death for a victim while you are on the job.