While they do get air , this movement causes the hips and thighs to sink in the water , dramatically distorting their horizontal body position .
Many athletes lift the head and shoulders in an unnecessary attempt to get up where the air is .
While athletes do get air , this movement causes the hips and thighs to sink in the water , dramatically distorting their horizontal body position .
Many athletes lift the head and shoulders in an unnecessary attempt to get up where the air is .