https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/2635/is-anyone-else-lopsidedI know it&#39;s common to have a better side to breathe to, and in general we have a stronger side. Lately I&#39;ve been troubled by noticing that my left-side pull doesn&#39;t seem to &quot;catch&quot; as much water as my right side one--my left hand and arm just seem toen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/19159?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:55:44 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:c1356bf8-4ca1-426e-b9b8-aa04a56a0f58Former Membermy coach had me do one arm drills. Hated them!, but helps with both breathing, stroke and balance. Hold one arm out in front as if in streamline, stroke with the other and concentrate on the catch etc. Do right arm up, left arm back. You will only be able to breathe on the side you are using to stroke with.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/19120?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:27:25 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:dbab5bdd-89f9-4186-b7ba-8fbbc2484dc0Former MemberBefore this most recent time I counted, I was averaging about 14-16. I try to focus on a good body roll and keeping streamlined. The two things I think really helped were not starting and ending my stroke too early. I think I do tend to swim in a more &quot;front quadrant&quot; style. Oh, and my kick probably isn&#39;t helping any. It sucks! :D Just think: if I could fix this lopsided-ness thing, maybe I could do 12 consistently and not just when I think really really hard about it! And yes, engaging the brain is as important as getting in the water, IMHO.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/19077?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:28:04 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:2f22e2fa-41c8-4509-8733-733f486859a0Former Member12 total strokes, one for each hand entry, sounds incredible for a 25 yard pool. With a reasonable pushoff the best I can get at a moderate pace is 18. I suppose I could reduce my speed/turnover rate and take fewer strokes. Are you swimming front quadrant? Is your kick exceptionally powerful?<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/19035?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 13 Oct 2004 15:12:17 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:447d8739-abb1-46dd-8067-e7d1549f0f3dFormer MemberYes, pull sets and drill sets can help, but only if you do them while your brain is engaged....try one arm freestyle and &quot;watch&quot; your arm enter and catch. I also found that using shaped paddles (I have TRY paddles) let me feel my stroke and hence alter it. Alternating paddle, regular pull, then fist drill, then regular pull may help. But as you&#39;ve started with a team, ask your coach! Also, develop both sides breathing. Breathe every three strokes if you can; lovely )not!) sets are 100s - first 25 breathe every three, 2nd every 5; 3rd every 7 and 4th aim at breathing only once.<div style="clear:both;"></div>