I've never seen (underwater video) a catch-up stroke used in freestyle in any meet. I've seen more of a mirror stroke pattern than catch-up. I've been told that during the 800 meter free, Ian Thorpe used a modified catch up but when I look at frame by frame I don't see it. I'm confused when I look at the webstie below that tells me that the catch-up stroke is the way freestyle should be done. Tell me what you think. Coach T.
windnseaswim.com/catchup2.html
I didn't say it was better, but it obviously works for her. The point is there is no one correct way to swim. Kicking techniques vary. Some people will even change their kick depending on the length of the race (e.g., they might use a six-beat for events 200 meters and under, but switch to a two-beat for longer swims).
I didn't say it was better, but it obviously works for her. The point is there is no one correct way to swim. Kicking techniques vary. Some people will even change their kick depending on the length of the race (e.g., they might use a six-beat for events 200 meters and under, but switch to a two-beat for longer swims).
