Coaches: from the pool deck, watch for a little outward spray of water from the mouth area as the swimmer turns to take their breath - this is a classic sign of late exhalation.

Coaches: from the pool deck, watch for a little outward spray of water from the mouth area as the swimmer turns to take their breath - this is a classic sign of late exhalation.

I forgot how much patience and how little muscle it takes to make progress when you are a novice swimmer.