Folks,
Can some of you kind souls help me understand how I can improve my freestyle technique please. Horrible kicking style and lousy streamline. Root cause and any drill suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Front Crawl Aug 2012 - YouTube
There are two segments. Upto 2 min breathing on my left most-comfortable side. After 2 min or so both side breathing which I have been forcing to do - not comfortable at all. There are couple of views in each segment - about a 45-60 sec or so.
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Agreed.
Your stroke will vastly improve once the "cross over" is fixed. The recovery looks relaxed and smooth and you have the beginnings of a very good freestyle.
What needs fixing: The pulling arm underwater is 'crossing over' the mid section of your torso. It should stay on the same side that you are pulling on. (see attached) The underwater arm is not pulling under your torso. It's almost sideways.
How to fix:
Imagine a glass wall which separates the left side of your torso from the right. Never let your hand pass this barrier.
Also, try imaging an underwater ladder directly beneath your torso. Pull on the rungs as you head down the pool.
Best drills for this: Keep one hand straight out and paddle down the pool with the other. It's called one arm freestyle. Keep an eye on the pull and make sure it stays under your body. Not passing the centerline.
Agreed.
Your stroke will vastly improve once the "cross over" is fixed. The recovery looks relaxed and smooth and you have the beginnings of a very good freestyle.
What needs fixing: The pulling arm underwater is 'crossing over' the mid section of your torso. It should stay on the same side that you are pulling on. (see attached) The underwater arm is not pulling under your torso. It's almost sideways.
How to fix:
Imagine a glass wall which separates the left side of your torso from the right. Never let your hand pass this barrier.
Also, try imaging an underwater ladder directly beneath your torso. Pull on the rungs as you head down the pool.
Best drills for this: Keep one hand straight out and paddle down the pool with the other. It's called one arm freestyle. Keep an eye on the pull and make sure it stays under your body. Not passing the centerline.
