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.
You have made tremendous improvements. Your stroke is more fluid and streamlined.
When your hands enter the water they are crossing the imaginary center line (especially the right) What happens is the body follows and you’re not swimming in straight line. It also may be excessive on the shoulders. Try entering hands outside the center line in more of a “Y” fashion.
Kicking: try very tight 6 beat kicks to maintain momentum that is being lost between stroke propulsion
Once again, your form has a very solid foundation which will allow continued improvements.
You have made tremendous improvements. Your stroke is more fluid and streamlined.
When your hands enter the water they are crossing the imaginary center line (especially the right) What happens is the body follows and you’re not swimming in straight line. It also may be excessive on the shoulders. Try entering hands outside the center line in more of a “Y” fashion.
Kicking: try very tight 6 beat kicks to maintain momentum that is being lost between stroke propulsion
Once again, your form has a very solid foundation which will allow continued improvements.
