common swimming mistakes

Last reviewed: 29 September 2026. SwimmingNearMe.sg is a Singapore swimming-lesson directory and enquiry service — see our editorial standards. The eight most common swimming mistakes — lifting the head to breathe, holding the breath underwater, weak kick, over-tensing, poor body position, rushing stroke technique, single-sided breathing, and skipping the glide phase — repeat across Singapore pools at every level. Most […]