Increasing Distance Per Stroke

I did cursory search on this; saw some discussions of how important it is to play the "golf" game to gain speed while maintaining length with stroke, BUT, how do you actually INCREASE the distance per stroke? I know there are drills, but when I actually swim I cannot seem to get a stronger pull or better alignment in the water to go faster with less effort. Pull fast under the water? High early vertical forearm? Better rotation? None of these seem to get me fewer strokes. What do you think actually GETS you more distance? And if there is a thread that addresses the getting of more distance, please forgive, and redirect me.
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  • Former Member
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    3strokes...you are right, too much up and down much is a problem. Mine is very...very minimal. I have had it taped before and that is the only time I can actually see it. Mine is just minimal enough that I can't feel it too often. I must disagree on the breathing. I prefer on my right side, my strong side. I don't necessarily believe that bilateral breathing is good for the whole stroke for me.
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  • Former Member
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    3strokes...you are right, too much up and down much is a problem. Mine is very...very minimal. I have had it taped before and that is the only time I can actually see it. Mine is just minimal enough that I can't feel it too often. I must disagree on the breathing. I prefer on my right side, my strong side. I don't necessarily believe that bilateral breathing is good for the whole stroke for me.
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