Freestyle Swimming Catch: This One Thing That Will Make You A Better Swimmer!

[@gtn]

What aspect of the swimming stroke do you struggle with the most? 🏊‍♀️

[@GANGSHYAMJIMADIROFFICAL]

Breathing 😟

[@gtn]

@@GANGSHYAMJIMADIROFFICAL Why not take a look at this one 👉 gtn.io/SwimBreathingMastered

[@tecmalo6857]

Having the strength for a clean catch/pull. I know, how I can build it, but I’m lazy Af 🥴

[@GANGSHYAMJIMADIROFFICAL]

@@gtn yes sir i definitely watch !!

[@svdb2981]

Personally, becouse I'm a climber, and I stil use it to train somme muselles, and I got the luck that I'm alowed to build my own routes and I have somme space. I can train somme of my technical stuf on the climbing wall.

[@jimjamthebananaman1]

I think people try too hard to “swim as fast as they can” to swim fast. I’m a level 2 swimming teacher and I always tell the kids that I teach to “swim slow, to swim faster”. The greater the ‘splash’ the more resistance you create. Technique is so paramount to swimming fast, so take your time and just focus on technique and I guarantee you’ll be more efficient

[@SleepyGonzales]

Too right, one week I did a really easy 4k swim. Average hr was 109. Then a week or so later I tried to swim fast, my hr was 132, I was 1 min faster 😖

[@matthewdetweiler1923]

Slow is smooth, smooth is fast

[@arimb325]

Nice sharing!

[@EzDoesntExist]

That's a very solid advice and feel I have been doing that all the time. Why am I on a rush lol? Thank you a lot!

[@sumanasarkar4410]

Thanks for the great tips explaining freestyle technique. Am learning to swim at the age of 39 by watching your videos. My breathing got a lot better by following tips from your other video ( relaxed breathing every two strokes). I can now swim laps without getting out of breath..Fellow swimmers in the pool complimented on my clean style, all thanks to you..Am currently trying to improve my catch phase. Can't wait to try the drills in pool..Keep posting.

[@gtn]

Amazing progress! Have you checked out our "Swim With GTN" Playlist? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3TUY5iGjsSUe8k

[@notmyrealname6272]

Wow well done. Inspiring!! I’d love a clean style!

[@sumanasarkar4410]

@@gtn Thanks for sharing, what a treasure trove of information! :)

[@Z__K217]

Thank you GTN for your eloquent, intelligent and seemingly humble, instructions - a pleasure to listen to and watch.

[@EzDoesntExist]

I don't know but you have incredible explanation skills. This channel became #1 space in KZbin. Keep it up!

[@PropulsionSwimming]

The catch is important but don't disregard the drive phase and rotation. That's where the propulsion and speed comes from

[@martinlong2804]

Thanks, I learned something today. I also just subscribed. You explained that very well and simply it . I can relate to putting a hand around a barrel. Instead of put your hand this way or that way. I forget. In the morning I be swimming. I know I have that movement. I just visualise a barrel at the right moment. Thanks again.

[@gtn]

Thanks for subscribing 🙌 Great to hear this one is helping you out!

[@martinlong2804]

@@gtn thank you.

[@surjitkalair8371]

Thank you Coach👍 practicing these movements on next visit💦

[@99cya]

i have started to go into ironman training (i am quite experienced with running and cycling). i can swim, i even feel very comfortable in it. i also dont get out of breath. i feel relaxed. but im freaking slow. im around 2:15/100m. sometimes a little faster, sometimes a little slower. i guess my biggest issue is the pull phase. the rest feels quite fine to me. but i might be wrong. i hope i can get to 2:00/100m until next year when my races start.

[@tranceAction1979]

Hmmm I'm a little confused. Your reasoning and explanation are clear, but I have been looking for relaxed yet fast freestyle for mid-distance (500-800) swimming and some videos show extending/gliding of the arm after the hand enters the water instead of initiating a catch right away. So I'm torn between two opposing advices. Can you possibly elaborate on this?

[@SurgeOfD]

I think for simplicity it was just avoided.

[@CorvusVal]

In open water swimming you tend to swim with a higher stroke rate due to the chop, turbulence, swimming in close proximity to others, etc. So less time for the glide phase, as slows down stroke rate.

[@robohippy]

The part of my swimming that needs the most improvement is my kicking. I don't have those hyperflexible ankles... Going pigeon toed helped some, but I still have a weak kick. I do spend a lot of time on kicking laps. Never understood the skulling drills. Maybe because I drive with the windows down and always have my hand out the window to 'feel' the wind. I did see a woman in the pool doing the skulling while going feet first... I was impressed. I do like the Precision Fueling bottles in the back ground. I have tried every thing out there, and it is by far the best product for electrolyte replacement.

[@neckbilson244]

We’re in the same vote 😅

[@Elscroftz]

Amazing content quality. Thank you

[@gtn]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ngdawgs1]

I remind myself of that side pool exercise every time to help keep the elbow high 💪🏽.

[@skippyskipps8131]

Thank you so much❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@cadlac1533]

Your explanation was awesome. thanks a lot. Keep up date, please . 😘 😘

[@gtn]

Thank you - glad you found it helpful!

[@JJBpilot]

I go to the deep end to do the pull up and push out. I combine that with breathing too. Bubbles out, sink down... then high elbows to pull up and press up. Inhale.... repeat until you can't!

[@haasmalik-akutedrilling9225]

Love u guys top class and to the point

[@charlesbromberick4247]

good photography

[@anilenk2103]

I was never able to understand the proper breathing technique....until we lived in Asia! In Taiwan I observed the Chinese and how easily they 'glide', without a splash! I then put to practise their incredible style examples and my swimming improved almost immediately! I saw how perfect style can go faster than 'speed'.

[@JJBpilot]

See Total Immersion....

[@dalove06]

I am just learning to swim and I struggle with the floating on my back and then turning over with my head underwater.

[@emmahopps5463]

Wish I had access to a nice quiet pool ☹️

[@asifnavaz]

Sculling..best ever drill!

[@RawrpunzelHD]

Can we talk about leg hair? How to remove as a man? Razor? Wax? Wet razor? How do pros legs always look so sharp and clean

[@cityvisual]

Go back to school and revise your fluid dynamics. Hair helps to build a boundary layer, where a thin film of air is trapped by hair, making your body less resistant (sticky) to drag. So if you want to follow the fashion please do. It may make you feel good and that’s not a bad thing.

[@nicolasn6872]

Razor is the worst. It strengthen the hair as it grows back, and it doesn't last long (a few days). But it's cheap. Wax is the best. I go to a professional, so it's more costly, but you have smooth legs for at least 3 week (I'm a hairy guy), and then it grows slowly back to normal. The hair weakens as you wax it so if you keep doing it it'll take more time to grow back. Hope you have enough info. Cheers :)

[@АртёмПичугин-ж9э]

do you fail your hand on inspiration and teach correct swimming? i get it right

[@magnemmar4869]

"One of the things that makes swimming so difficult is the resistance of the water" The thing that makes swimming, swimming, is why it is difficult.

[@angelreve501]

I ask you one quesiton black guy can do as well so ?

[@wilsonpotositrail]

Excelente

[@darianbroadhead2863]

Since I started swimming and participating in Ironman races 4 years ago. I have found that there are about 991,935,291 things that can make you a better swimmer. I feel like I've tried 991,935,290 of them and still cant get a 70.3 swim under 35 minutes.

[@GeorgEberle]

1:50/100m is a decent time for 4 years into swimming 👍

[@tim197]

I’ve been returning to swimming from injury and Covid and took the approach of doing short and slow swims to begin with then increasing the time. I used to push it hard as every workout but now I’m keeping my stroke rate slow and controlled allowing me to really focus on strength and breathing. I’ve seen better results in a week than I did with 3 weeks training previously. It’s hard swimming slow though I found it’s best not to look at your watch at first.

[@nickr2948]

Do the Oregon 70.3 swimming down a river will guarantee an under 35 swim

[@irinixrisanthou170]

35' is great ! you can make more difference cycling and running a bit better !! its easier than swimming

[@garouthetiktokinfluencerhu9731]

I’m assuming you throw in sprint workouts?

[@raphaelverde4571]

dont forget to do early high elbows

[@DinoAungpe]

When receiving instructions, it's most believable hearing it from an Englishman

[@wd161]

Drink everytime he says "water"

[@gtn]

Hydration is important

[@Z__K217]

Lol !

[@trbeyond]

The “one” thing was like four things! 😂

[@markthrelfall3577]

4 things…about 1 thing 😉😂

[@trbeyond]

@@markthrelfall3577 lol. “Improve the catch”. It’s like how to ride faster?: “improve your power!” Keep up the good stuff

[@lono.barefoot]

So thats why my dog swims faster than me! Thanks for the tips.

[@boathemian7694]

Breathing is my challenge

[@gtn]

We can help! 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3bTeXVjbs-IfrM

[@wiley0714]

Im watching the doggy paddle and asking myself, is this guy ever going to breath. I would be drinking water by the 5 stroke.

[@Titusvorenus]

Out of the water : doing pull-ups would probably target the concerned muscles I guess

[@kitman530]

In some months, swimming will be canceled again after 7 month of corona closure. Yet alone in 1 of the 16 german districts, 70 swimming halls will close due to shortened gas supply. And most of those won't open again any more.

[@dobranisovidiu6691]

exactly,in swiming slow means fast

[@brianodonnell1384]

Why not do a "demo" of swimming higher in the water

[@berniefynn6623]

WHY is the hand entering the water edge on,it should palm down.,the arm is to straight, greater purchase with a more bent arm.WHY is the hand turning out and then under the body?????

[@albertonunez9431]

The barrel analogy is confusing

[@bastogne315]

Water needs to be re educated..😮

[@SeanGreen23]

Not higher in the water. This looks like total immersion style. The best swimmers are fish and water mammals correct?…but when we look into the ocean won’t DON’T see the thousands/millions of fish on top of the water. Let’s focus on the body position that reduces drag…. And not focusing so much on being on top of the water. 👍🏾

[@cityvisual]

Penguins? They catch fish. Far quicker and manoeuvrable than cold blooded fish who do not have the oxygen for sustained effort (ie not Tuna etc and some sharks that can perform) correct? Sorry I’m just being an ass. You are correct- immersion and drag reduction. Keep those legs together.

[@jimenasalinas4110]

Guoter

[@bulldog370a]

Hard to take seriously with open fingers

[@angelag5708]

I never understand the hugging the barrel analogy

[@deankrain]

Not hugging. But putting your arm over a barrel. Your elbow will be high. It's a smart analogy in my opinion.

[@donaldduck7669]

Did you ever hug a barrel? It is more characteristic for breast or fly..try it first there and transition it to the freestyle

[@napraznicul]

Your info is valuable and correct, BUT some techique will never be usable by you, because of your type of body. You got no arms more than have it a 13yo schoolgirl, so no too much power in core and especially in arms, shoulders, chest. Your body style is kind of tyranosaurus rex.. legs and that's all. You developed own muscular structure as woman's usually do.