SWIMVICE | FREESTYLE CATCH SERIES - PART 1

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[@SWIMVICE]

📲 Improve your freestyle technique today! Go to 👉🏼: community.swimvice.com

[@RayFliesAway]

As a self-taught swimmer, I heavily rely on swim videos from the Pros and coaches. This demonstration is very unique, which I have never seen in other videos before. The method is clear and inspiring. Thank you for putting your heart and sharing of this video.🙏👍

[@SWIMVICE]

Darren Seow you’re welcome Darren, glad the video is helpful! 🏊🏼‍♂️👍🏼

[@2laidragon]

This is by far the best illustrations of high elbow catch. I like it when you show your full swimming too at the end after the drill.

[@SWIMVICE]

P Lei ah you’re welcome! Yes it’s helpful to see it all together 🙌🏽🏊🏼‍♂️👍🏼

[@cybsworld]

I'm a British Triathlon Coach. I've seen a million swim videos. Been to a million swim courses. This video is by far the best and easiest to follow video for catch and pull. Why? Because it tells us where the hips must be. Thank you Mandy. Amazing easy to follow video

[@DaveGe77]

Thank you, Coach Mandy, for explaining that the catch is not formed from the shoulder but from the hip and core rotation. This is news to me. I always used my shoulder strength to form my catch, but I could tell there was a problem with it. Thank you for clarifying this. I will try rotating into it more the next time I'm in the water, hopefully today! :) Thank you for another excellent video!

[@SWIMVICE]

David Gerich yes, it will feel much more powerful and sustainable feeling the catch is formed for your core versus your shoulders. Glad it helped and thank you for your support! 🙌🏽🏊🏼‍♂️🙏🏽 -Coach M

[@DaveGe77]

@@SWIMVICE Thank you, Coach Mandy. I wish I had a pool to practice this in... :( Missing swimming so much. How about you?

[@SWIMVICE]

📍Hey Swimmers, I hope your practices are going well! If you like our content, want to stay up to date, and support the channel, hit the subscribe button above or click here: kzbin.info Thank you 🙏🏽 -Coach Mandy 🏊🏼‍♂️🙌🏽#SWIMVICE

[@valeriehunter2484]

Absolutely gold for me! Thanks Coach Mandy for a clear and concise breakdown that has already changed my whole feel in the water. Can’t wait for part 2 and 3!

[@SWIMVICE]

awesome Valerie! Part 2 has been up and part 3 will come out this week 🙌🏽😄🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach M

[@rvalentine1000]

GM, another great breakdown, Thanks CM👏👍🏽🙏🏼

[@endo9913]

Hi Coach Mandy, I've watched this a couple of times now. When I first saw the dryland practice I was confused. The opposite to me. When I watched it again and the Ledecky review it made sense. When I'm at the catch with my stroking arm, I'm still rotated down to the bottom of the pool and not rotated the other way until near the finish. This is what threw me. Then I realised that this is because I'm still working on my timing and my recovering arm is still slow to re-enter. Always thought provoking videos! Thanks CM.

[@christianehachey6184]

Perfect timing. This is exactly what I’ve been working on for the last couples of days. There was one video only called the scatch drill, but your’s is much more descriptive. Will use it this week for my practices. Thank you coach.

[@SWIMVICE]

Christiane Hachey awesome Christiane I’m glad it’s working out for your practice! Part 3 coming soon! -CM 🏊🏼‍♂️🙌🏽

[@richcote8109]

EXCELLENT once again... it should be noted that not only does the elbow not drop, the shoulders also remain "high" and "out front"... well done!!!

[@user-on3qq5sd5s]

This was extremely helpful. It’s the first time I’ve seen it broken down like that and was very helpful to see in and out of the water. Thanks!

[@maysungkham]

Hi Mandy, thanks so much for your time to demonstrate this technique- catching the water. I have been struggling with the catch for 20 something years as I learned to swim by myself. The Catch Series with step by step breakdowns from start to finish and reverse of the demonstration are very clear and eye opening exercises. Your explanation is crisp with tips and pointers for focus on. You really are the perspicuous teacher and coach I have ever seen. I am so grateful I ran across your instruction videos. Thank you so much. May

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you for your feedback and I am happy you love the series! Be sure to stay connected and I look forward to reading your progress. 🙌🏊‍♂️🙏 Best, Coach Mandy

[@mohdjunaid1064]

What an amazing video Coach, it will really help in building the best synchronize catch and pull in freestyle. Can't wait for part 2✌️

[@SWIMVICE]

Yes! 🏊🏼‍♂️🙌🏽🔥

[@412Flame]

Thanks Mandy for showing how to do armstroke the proper way, always the best swim instructor, we are living in hard times at this time, the coronavirus is affecting everyone around the world so I'll go back to swimming when everything's back to normal.

[@SWIMVICE]

412Flame yes, I understand. We are under a shelter in place order as well. I am coming out with some practice/workouts to do out of the water this Wednesday to help keep things positive during this time. It’s important to keep physical and mental health a priority right now more than ever. We will get through this. Take care and stay well. 🙏🏽🙌🏽 -CM

[@barrymiller99]

Hips don’t lie. Got it!

[@maheshaanand6530]

Best demo video ❤... Every point explained. Great video too... ❤️

[@ratilalmakanji2372]

Thanks Will keep on trying The video and drills for back stroke helped to improve stroke Thanks

[@dc33333]

this is the best video on the planet on freestyle catch. Thank You Coach Mandy!!

[@SWIMVICE]

Haha thank you Doug! I appreciate your support for the channel and I look forward to staying connected with you. 🙌🏼🙏🏼 Enjoy your practice and keep me posted on how you are doing! 💪🏼👏🏼

[@RunPJs]

Incredible, I'm in the pool tomorrow and will try that. Wish my catch was bubble free - I need to try that pool!

[@wesharp27]

Soooo helpful! Thank you for giving your expertise! You have made me a better swimmer!

[@SWIMVICE]

Awesome Bill! Happy to read you are improving. I have recent video going through the a freestyle catch practice drill here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWWsqK2veZyErLs Thank you for your feedback and be sure to stay connected by subscribing for more! Best, Coach Mandy

[@aamotrans2775]

Greet teaching! Thank you!

[@tarekibrahim5968]

I can not thank you enough. Very well and simply explained and demonstrated, very informative and great teaching.

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you for your feedback and support Tarek. Enjoy your practice, stay connected, and keep me posted on your progress! 🏊‍♂️💪 Coach Mandy

[@bijunair2573]

Excellent demonstration - I will try out your tips. You have explained and demonstrated better than anyone else on youtube,

[@SWIMVICE]

Biju Nair thank you for your feedback and glad it helped! 🙌🏽🏊🏼‍♂️🙏🏽 -CM

[@subodhinigunaratne8823]

Thank you very much ❤. I couldn't do this before. I am currently doing swimming 🏊‍♂️ on Sunday.

[@SandeepGupta-kz8ul]

Perfect explanation. Thanks coach Mandy. I heard once from the great swimmer that one should assume gallon in the arm to not let the elbow fall, it worked for me. But the way you explained, it was simply excellent.

[@SWIMVICE]

sandeep gupta thank you Sandeep, glad it all makes sense! 👍🏼🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach Mandy

[@RickMartinYouTube]

what a beautiful setting

[@D__Lee]

This video was very helpful since I had an “a-HA” moment when I realized I’ve been doing something wrong. Now I’ve got something to correct on my next swim day.

[@SWIMVICE]

D Lee great!! 🙌🏽😄🏊🏼‍♂️

[@TheVukhuc6176]

I just subscribed to your channel not too long ago. It's a pity I couldn't have done it sooner. Your method is awesome. It's easier to understand and apply than any other tutorial I've ever received. Thanks Coach very much!

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you so much for your feedback and support Khuc Vu! 🙏🙌 You are not too late in discovery the channel. Fortunately, I have some pretty exciting stuff launching this year that you will love. Pre-launch details will be sent to my email list first. If you haven't already done so, sign up here at www.swimvice.com. Enjoy your practice and I look forward to staying connected with you! Best, Coach Mandy

[@azizamnunna2503]

Very good explanation of catch.

[@pushpamistry7775]

Excellent!!!! Nicely explained. Thanks

[@SWIMVICE]

pushpa mistry 😄🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@robertvega2264]

Thanks I Love what your doing with these videos

[@SWIMVICE]

Thank you for your support! 🙌🏽🏊🏼‍♂️😄 -Coach Mandy

[@2laidragon]

Im going to back to all your videos now again before i meet with you or Stuart again.

[@edemirli5283]

The most effective study I have watched so far. Thank you.

[@SWIMVICE]

You're welcome E Demirli. I am happy this video is useful for your training. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the channel to show your support, and stay notified for part 3 ! 🙏 -Coach Mandy

[@edemirli5283]

@@SWIMVICE I subscribed and recommended it to my friends in the pool.

[@RickMartinYouTube]

Thanks!

[@MrZingo62]

Thank you coach for this very informative and perfectly descriptive. Video but please I want to know why at 5.18you recommend the arm to be slightly tilted downward and not horizontal

[@salihabordji2120]

Nice vidéo thanks ,👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@haitaozhu9518]

It's really awesome!

[@SWIMVICE]

Haitao Zhu I’m glad you like it! 🙌🏽😄🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach Mandy

[@mustaphab.1190]

Perfectly explained thanks, however I have a question, is the rotation from side to side exaggerated while getting to the catch? I mean; in a complete stroke cycle, actually we are getting from our side to the flat position (halfway in the middle before turning to the other side) while catching? And then after the catch we complete our turn to the side with the pull and take the hip out of the way of the hand while finishing. To resume; side to flat for the catch, flat to the other side with the pull..isn't it that way? 🙄🤔🤔 Thanks coach, appreciated 🙏 Ps: I replayed your final swim demo from the front view in slow mo, pls watch it that way

[@saidurga350]

Super swimmer,teacher,tq

[@lucagian9801]

thanks coach M. your explanation and demonstration were excellent!

[@SWIMVICE]

Luca Gian no problem Luca! 🙌🏽🏊🏼‍♂️👍🏼

[@lucagian9801]

i am afraid i will have to remain far from the pool for some more time, so your videos are becoming more and more important

[@lucagian9801]

unfortunately most of my training up to this moment was cpnditioning training. now i must go in “zen mode”: keep calm and breathe 😂

[@nikkis3452]

Hi coach, this is clear and useful. However, I dont have much flexibility, can you suggest anything?

[@RajeshKumar-mx2en]

thank you, when release part 2.

[@glesp123]

After catch, do you kick downward?

[@lakinang109]

Will definitely try this.-------Would you say that the improper catch rotation can result in sinking instead of forward floating freestyle? ---------------Have watched your videos of almost 10 months now and have really improved since. So just want to say Thank you for uploading videos and your hard work.🤗

[@SWIMVICE]

So sorry, somehow I did not see your comment until now. Hope you are doing well. Yes, you are correct. If you lose the catch your form will most likely sink. Glad my videos have been beneficial to your training. Stay safe and stay well Nangsanbha 🙌🙏🏊 Coach Mandy

[@chinhvannguyen1685]

Nice

[@avijitbanerjee3129]

That was a really helpful video. How did you manage to hold your breath for so long? In the pool demo I didn't see you taking your head out of the water to breathe.

[@SWIMVICE]

Avijit Banerjee just a relaxed hold. If you’re relaxed you can hold your breath comfortably. 👍🏼🏊🏼‍♂️

[@bretoneer]

Hey Mandy came across your channel recently. Swam and played polo competitively in HS, old dog just trying to stay in shape these days. Been working on technique recently, what are your thoughts on the Finis elbow fulcrum for high elbow catch muscle memory? Thanks! Jeff

[@SWIMVICE]

Hi Jeff! Sorry for the delay. Somehow I didn't see your comment early on. I know you are probably unable to train in the water at this time, but yes the fulcrums are a good tool. Anything that fuses the hand and fore arm together so you don't bend your wrist is very helpful. Those tools do provide feedback so you get a feel of the catch being formed by the entire arm, not just the hand. Hope this helps answer your question. Stay safe out there Jeff! 🙌🙏🏊 Coach Mandy

[@bretoneer]

SWIMVICE thx Mandy for your advice re the fulcrum. I have swam most of my life with a longer deeper pull and have been working on some of the more efficient strokes like high elbow. Got a chance for a few weeks to focus on it before our pool was shut down, probably like most others. Been using swim bands to minimize the gassing I’ll probably take when our pool reopens, and have been intentional in focusing on my arm / elbow position. Thx again for the help, and for your channel. You speak clearly and simply and are a good presenter. Appreciate your coaching. All the best on this Good Friday and happy Easter this Sunday🙏🏽

[@kostasgoulas3625]

Mandy did u surf the ulluwatu?

[@katdekt3305]

But your arm is too low in the water, it is under the shoulder line. To catch/pull from there is loosing to much power, which i could build up way earlier? Right?

[@johnwet5798]

Wow, I got the clue , do not drop an elbow. Yeh. Thank you coach.

[@SWIMVICE]

john Fck wet np 👍🏼👍🏼🏊🏼‍♂️

[@mansengchio528]

🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@omerf777]

Noticed that your head in immersed fully in water. However while swimming you tend to form a good bow wave. Is it due to spearing bit deeper for illustration purpose ?

[@SWIMVICE]

Hi Atif Ali yes, because this is a drill and I’m not moving forward, my head position will be deeper in the water. 👍🏼🙌🏽🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach M

[@mikeprice2409]

Coach Mandy went swimming yesterday went all wrong pool was so cold had too swim like a frog couldn't get changed for locker Room everybody bags was placed out the pool. I think if was at coast town I would be happier swimming in sea

[@SWIMVICE]

Oh man, a cold pool is the worst! Especially if you haven’t been able to swim in a long time. Next time you go, warm up before heading to the pool which helps. Keep your head warm with a warm wear cap and have a big parka to quickly cover in and out of the pool. Also, just keep it simple when going back in the water to get used to a new routine. Here is a quick video with some tips when reserving a lane. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoqko6ywoKqKgtk Hope this helps Mike! Best, CM 🏊‍♂️🙌🙏

[@mikeprice2409]

@@SWIMVICE will do luv x

[@rajansharma2279]

Rotation that happens to form catch is because of flick. Is that so?

[@joequillun7790]

I don't get it. Beginning with your catch, the recovery shoulder/arm is rotating downward. How is this possible? I'll have to watch you swim in part 2 or 3.

[@SWIMVICE]

joe quillun that is correct. It will make more sense once you see all three parts of the progression. Stay tuned! 🙌🏽🏊🏼‍♂️👍🏼 -Coach M

[@joequillun7790]

@@SWIMVICE Thanks for the reply. I wait with baited breath. :)

[@SWIMVICE]

joe quillun haha 🏊🏼‍♂️😄😂👍🏼

[@ciriciri9071]

Uluwatu?

[@daviddawn9043]

Confused

[@864038swimmer]

I was doing this drill right after I used the restroom walking out at a gas station, and the staff said "Hi" to me, bc She thought I was waiving at her.

[@SWIMVICE]

864038swimmer 😂

[@user-ot7do6yp7j]

身体が、沈んでるようです。

[@ratilalmakanji2372]

Too complicated

[@SWIMVICE]

ratilal makanji this is an advanced drill so I understand how it comes across as complicated up front. As noted at the beginning of the video, practice and rehears this out of the water before attempting in the pool which will really help simplify the drill moving forward. 🙌🏽👍🏼🏊🏼‍♂️ -Coach M

[@ccclaytonchen]

Thanks!

[@SWIMVICE]

Welcome!