Trying to figure out how to take a breath when my arm is extended vs 30- 40% down towards the bottom of the pool. Is it a timing thing? High elbow catch totally elusive as well. Late start in proper technique.
I agree with most of the above, except the pull buoy. In what we "old guys" call the new freestyle, your hips should drive your shoulders, your head mostly just sits on top of your shoulders as they rotate and shouldn't have to turn much (if at all) further to breath.
I also like the 6-3-6 drill.
For the high elbow catch I tell people to think, when their arm is fully extended, of reaching their forearm over a barrel. From there, you push the water straight back. It may be hard to picture, but it's all I have.
I agree with most of the above, except the pull buoy. In what we "old guys" call the new freestyle, your hips should drive your shoulders, your head mostly just sits on top of your shoulders as they rotate and shouldn't have to turn much (if at all) further to breath.
I also like the 6-3-6 drill.
For the high elbow catch I tell people to think, when their arm is fully extended, of reaching their forearm over a barrel. From there, you push the water straight back. It may be hard to picture, but it's all I have.
