Originally Posted by
Flak
Assuming you can swim even a little, the best place to start is in the pool logging laps developing your style ...even if it's ****ty. You will atleast be developing a feel for the water, which is key if you want to be strong in it. From there, private lessons are a great idea, but you need an established stroke before a coach can improve on it.
Good luck!
I disagree with this.
While one would certainly get stronger and faster with this method, one would also reinforce bad technique. It would be much better in the long run to learn good technique first, then start building yardage.