1 Introduction-Searching the Landscape for a New Way

SECTION 1

Making Waves-An Introduction to Swimming and

Constraints Task

2 Task Design

3 Advanced Set Construction-Adding Constraints to

Influence Skill

4 The Role of Language

SECTION 2

Manipulating Individual Constraints

5 Manipulating Physiology for Technical Development

6 Training Aids-Theoretical Considerations

7 Training Aids-Practical Applications

SECTION 3

Coaching Principles for Effecting Change

8 Theoretical Principles for Skill Adaptation

9 Principles for Skilled Swimming

10 A Systematic Approach to Change

11 Strategies for Increasing Variability in Practice

12 Solving Complex Movement Problems with Constraints

SECTION 4

Constraints in Action: Practical Examples for Coaching

13 Freestyle

14 Backstroke

15 Breaststroke

16 Butterfly

17 Underwater Kicking

18 Final Thoughts