What do you think of this guy's freestyle? I found it looking for advice on the proper freestyle stroke.
The stroke looks relaxed. I am not sure about the wide angle of his arms on the entry and extension.
YouTube - Sample stroke
Thanks.
David
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The pool appears to be a 60 footer not a 75 foot pool. The time 36 is not for a 50 yard swim. It may be a 40 yard swim. Guys who are swimming hard do a 40yd swim in 15 to 18 seconds. My time in 1952 was 18 seconds for a 40yd swim.
Stroke is too wide, he has limited rotation and does not really swim on the long axis. His right hand also cocks out to the side as he starts his catch.
BTW that was 36 seconds for the 50... and that stuff about heart rate is kinda deceiving. Is that 70 below max on land... Heart rate in water is generally lower. That and he only did a 50...
The pool appears to be a 60 footer not a 75 foot pool. The time 36 is not for a 50 yard swim. It may be a 40 yard swim. Guys who are swimming hard do a 40yd swim in 15 to 18 seconds. My time in 1952 was 18 seconds for a 40yd swim.
Stroke is too wide, he has limited rotation and does not really swim on the long axis. His right hand also cocks out to the side as he starts his catch.
BTW that was 36 seconds for the 50... and that stuff about heart rate is kinda deceiving. Is that 70 below max on land... Heart rate in water is generally lower. That and he only did a 50...
