Why Is Nobody Talking About This? | High Elbow Catch

With all of the analysis of swimmers that we do, one mistake that really stands out is the dropped elbow catch. Want to know why? It’s because of how the shoulder is positioned during the catch. If the shoulder is too low and far below the head, getting that high elbow position becomes really tough.

A high elbow catch allows the hand and forearm to angle back against the water, aiding forward movement
Dropping the elbow during the catch results in the hand and forearm pressing downwards, reducing forward propulsion
A common struggle in achieving a high elbow catch is when the shoulder sits too far below the head or chin
Focusing on keeping the shoulder up near the side of the face can help maintain a high elbow position
The “Shoulder to Cheek Scoop” drill, using a paddle between the shoulder and cheek, can help develop the muscle memory for a high elbow catch
Slow to fast movements in the stroke can improve the catch and overall stroke

It’s time to break free from this frustrating plateau and start making real progress in your swimming journey!

Trying to swim faster by pushing yourself to work harder usually leaves you exhausted and out of breath without improving your speed. With our 8-week Faster Freestyle course, we’ll show you exactly what you need to do to become a better swimmer by mastering these advanced techniques:

✔️Breathing And Relaxation
✔️Posture, Head Position, And Kick
✔️Balance, Alignment, And Hand Position
✔️Rotation, Recovery, And Entry
✔️The Catch
✔️The Power Diamond
✔️Kick Timing

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P.S. Whenever you’re ready… here are 3 ways I can help you improve your swimming:

1. Join our 8-week Faster Freestyle program.
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2. Join our Effortless Swimming membership for swimmers ready to move up a lane.
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