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
Parents
Former Member
As stated previously the stroke may be strange because of the endless pool and because of how slow he is swimming. I do not agree with everyone who says his stroke is too wide, if you are a sprint distance freestyle swimmer, your stroke should be wider. With that in mind he does not appear to be a sprint distance swimmer because of his speed and because his kick is a distance swimmers kick.
His stroke is VERY unusual in that his hands are flexed when they hit the water, he leaves his arm in the forward position while completing each stroke, and his head is WAY to deep. He also seems to be taking his breath too late which is probably caused by his head being too deep in the water.
Just my two cents worth.
As stated previously the stroke may be strange because of the endless pool and because of how slow he is swimming. I do not agree with everyone who says his stroke is too wide, if you are a sprint distance freestyle swimmer, your stroke should be wider. With that in mind he does not appear to be a sprint distance swimmer because of his speed and because his kick is a distance swimmers kick.
His stroke is VERY unusual in that his hands are flexed when they hit the water, he leaves his arm in the forward position while completing each stroke, and his head is WAY to deep. He also seems to be taking his breath too late which is probably caused by his head being too deep in the water.
Just my two cents worth.
