As you can probably guess by my name, freestyle is a confusing stroke for me.
What is the proper timing for the freestyle stroke?
Should one pause briefly before trying to pull?
Can kicking too much mess up the timing of the stroke?
When you swim with a freestyle snorkel, how much does that slow you down?
Should it be thumb first entry, pinky first or finger tip first?
Thanks for your help.
What is the proper timing for the freestyle stroke?I think it's about rhythm
Should one pause briefly before trying to pull?
I try not to. Any pause is fast deceleration. I try to begin the catch as soon as the other hand finishes pushing back.
Can kicking too much mess up the timing of the stroke?Too much as in 6-beat? I try to avoid any interruption in kick with stroke. If my stroke rate slows, my kick does too.
When you swim with a freestyle snorkel, how much does that slow you down?It does not slow me down except for the extra drag it creates for actual speed. The open turns definately slow me down though
I'm not an expert but good luck!
What is the proper timing for the freestyle stroke?I think it's about rhythm
Should one pause briefly before trying to pull?
I try not to. Any pause is fast deceleration. I try to begin the catch as soon as the other hand finishes pushing back.
Can kicking too much mess up the timing of the stroke?Too much as in 6-beat? I try to avoid any interruption in kick with stroke. If my stroke rate slows, my kick does too.
When you swim with a freestyle snorkel, how much does that slow you down?It does not slow me down except for the extra drag it creates for actual speed. The open turns definately slow me down though
I'm not an expert but good luck!
