I learned freestyle a year ago and recently hit a major personal milestone of sub 1:30 for an all out 100m sprint (SCM). Very happy about this :-D. Here is my stroke video.
www.dropbox.com/.../Oct-8-2018-free-all-angles.mp4
Three months ago, my all out times were 1:39.6 (100m) and 0:21 (25m). Now they're 1:29.8(100m) and 0:20.2 (25m). So clearly I'm making more progress aerobically than stroke technique-wise. I'm guessing/assuming 25m all-out speed depends on technique.
All-out 100m: 1:29.8 (spl: 24)
All-out 25m: 0:20.2 (spl: 20)
css-pace: 1:40 (I can do 10x100 with 20 second gap). My spl ranges from 21-22 for these 100s.
I do mostly 50s and 100s (trying to pay attention to stroke count). The only drill I currenty do is single-arm free style (8x25 on each side). Since I started this drill a month ago, it has improved my DPS a lot. I swim 6 days a week (12km).
My next target is 1:20 for 100m :)
I would love to hear your feedback on what I should focus on next.
Hi there, compared to the last video you posted, I would say your stroke technique has improved quite a lot! Especially in terms of the strength and also the technique of the pull (early vertical forearm), high elbow recovery, and the technique of the kick (it isn't as wide). You can keep working on maintaining a consistent kick during the entire stroke cycle which will help your head to remain stable. Keep working on the single arm drill that you are doing and try to include a greater variety of kicking drills in order to improve the lower body. Great job and good luck!
Hi there, compared to the last video you posted, I would say your stroke technique has improved quite a lot! Especially in terms of the strength and also the technique of the pull (early vertical forearm), high elbow recovery, and the technique of the kick (it isn't as wide). You can keep working on maintaining a consistent kick during the entire stroke cycle which will help your head to remain stable. Keep working on the single arm drill that you are doing and try to include a greater variety of kicking drills in order to improve the lower body. Great job and good luck!
