Why Your Freestyle Isn’t Flowing | Unlock Your Natural Rhythm

In this video, I will show you 3 important steps that will help you find your best rhythm, allowing you to swim longer distances effortlessly.

SLOW TO FAST

Movements in freestyle swimming should be slow to fast
Constantly moving arms at a consistent pace makes it difficult to feel connection and rest in different parts of the stroke
Going slow to fast allows for better timing and rhythm in freestyle
Enter the water with fingers first and elbow slightly up to set up the stroke correctly
Reaching out with elbow first can hinder the ability to go slow to fast and set up the catch properly

ROTATION

Swimming flat without any rotation is difficult and lacks rhythm
Overrotation and excessive twisting can lead to loss of balance and difficulty in maintaining a smooth stroke
The ideal rotation is a rocking motion from side to side, not roll
The recommended range of rotation is about 30 to 40 degrees through the hips and shoulders

TIMING OF THE STROKE

The goal is to always have something in front of the head during the stroke
If there is nothing in front of the head, it means the pull through was done too soon
The ideal timing is for one hand to enter while the other arm finishes the catch or is just about to pass under the shoulder

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✔️Core Principle #1 Breathe Deep And Relax
✔️Core Principle #2 Find Your Balance
✔️Core Principle #3 Rock, Return And Align
✔️Core Principle #4 Develop An Effective Catch And Pull
✔️Core Principle #5 Find Your Rhythm And Timing

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