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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I agree with the others. There are much better techniques out there.
TriBy3 co-owner and swim coach Stefan Bill demonstrates the ideal swim technique in the Endless Pool and in a lap pool. Maybe this is ideal for him, but I wouldn't model my stroke after his.
What is your end goal?
If you are choosing to model your stroke after this guy's, then I am guessing you are doing longer swims, open water swims, where you are wanting to conserve energy. When I look at this stroke, I feel that he isn't reaching out far enough. He is not getting enough out of each stroke because he isn't reaching. I see this quite a bit with lesser experienced swimmers doing laps. Reaching out will help your hips rotate as well. He also doesn't attack the water. He's very relaxed, almost like he is swimming while asleep.
Whatever you are wanting to do, find elite swimmers on youtube and learn from their strokes. For example, if open water is your game, search on that, or if 50 free is your style, there is a lot out there. This video is fine, but I wouldn't make the claim that this is the "ideal" swim technique. Ideal will vary from person to person and event.
I agree with the others. There are much better techniques out there.
TriBy3 co-owner and swim coach Stefan Bill demonstrates the ideal swim technique in the Endless Pool and in a lap pool. Maybe this is ideal for him, but I wouldn't model my stroke after his.
What is your end goal?
If you are choosing to model your stroke after this guy's, then I am guessing you are doing longer swims, open water swims, where you are wanting to conserve energy. When I look at this stroke, I feel that he isn't reaching out far enough. He is not getting enough out of each stroke because he isn't reaching. I see this quite a bit with lesser experienced swimmers doing laps. Reaching out will help your hips rotate as well. He also doesn't attack the water. He's very relaxed, almost like he is swimming while asleep.
Whatever you are wanting to do, find elite swimmers on youtube and learn from their strokes. For example, if open water is your game, search on that, or if 50 free is your style, there is a lot out there. This video is fine, but I wouldn't make the claim that this is the "ideal" swim technique. Ideal will vary from person to person and event.
