How to Master the Freestyle Pull

[@grafdersteinchen135]

The „early vertical forearm“ is just the holy grail of swimming at this point 🏆 🙌🙌

[@Steven-x4y]

please show a video example for us SSLLOOOOWWW / swimmers / people 😂😂😂😂

[@barbaratyler2183]

I am just a casual fitness swimmer, but I really learned a lot from this video because I had never previously heard about the vertical position for the forearm. I can really feel the difference. Thanks!

[@FaresKsebati]

So glad it was helpful! Keep up the good work :)

[@anomalyp8584]

Simple physics.

[@widowatiproborini7186]

Agree. His videos help me a lot. The breath technique, the half eye in the water and more. I swim better now. Thanks!!

[@jacobbelury3417]

@@FaresKsebatiif u could get a slo mo version with a camera in water… that would be great…

[@atulawasthi8965]

Your way of explaining is just awesome Man🤟

[@shelleyxx4990]

I'm almost 53 and love swimming ... we're never too old to learn new and different tips to enjoy it and help our performances 😁👍🏼

[@jayp8798]

same age here 😂😂😂

[@terrysykora918]

Started a year ago at 64. It's part of my anti-aging arsenal. I totally agree with you.

[@shelleyxx4990]

@@jayp8798 😁👍🏼 hope you keep enjoying swimming 😘

[@shelleyxx4990]

@@terrysykora918 I think it's as vital for mental as well as physical health 😁

[@samfinnie5687]

i've seen hundreds of videos on technique, but this one made it click for me. thanks!

[@CraigJacquesCarr]

Bro where were you when I was a competitive swimmer 20 years ago??? This is so good

[@lyhthegreat]

U can't be a competitive swimmer without knowing this right?

[@katherinelunagate157]

It's all good, but no one ever mentions that these movements are generated in the belly: using the power of the abdominal muscles help to control these arm movements along with using the resistance from the water itself. Tighten your belt (as my Pilates teacher would say) and see if it makes any difference.

[@missbeans]

Oh this is an interesting thought. I always struggle with lack of arm strength, but my core is pretty good. I need to try engaging my core muscles for strokes. I think that might be easier on my bad shoulder too.

[@katherinelunagate157]

@@missbeans engaging the core muscles also prevent legs from sinking, providing legs are strong at the hips, buttocks engaged and feet pointed.

[@breizizel3256]

Hum .... the abdominal muscle , you need just for rotation and stay straig line ! Not catch !😊

[@kingzeus36]

The High elbow catch we were taught this technique back in 2005 almost 20yrs ago it truly is the best catch for swimming.

[@ritubanerjee5061]

Tried it out! It works really well!

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad it helped! Keep up the good work!

[@axxxonn]

I had just realized that I need to reach further out once my hand is already in the water, and I have made such a better change.

[@Cachoeira1986]

We can learn many details from every single video

[@dws84]

Finally! A swimming tutorial using metric measurements haha. I'm 40yo this year and looking to substitute some of my running sessions for swimming instead, due to its low impact nature. Fingers first, 1/2 metre directly in-front of the shoulder, thanks! I haven't done lap swimming since I was a teen, so hopefully it doesn't take too long to get my technique down.

[@FaresKsebati]

You got this! Technique is the foundation of a smooth, injury-free stroke, so keep thinking about it :)

[@dws84]

@@FaresKsebati Thanks! When I was playing football I could run sub 5min/km for 5km, so the goal is to one day swim the equivalent of that, whatever that is? haha

[@Poromshunno]

Thank you for breaking down the movement.

[@missbeans]

You break it down so nicely, thank you for sharing your expertise! I'm in my 40s and getting back into swimming after 20 years 😱 I feel like swimming has come a long way since the last time I was in the water! I remember buying books on techniques and such back in the day, and trying to envision what they were describing and then put it into practice lol. Video makes it so much easier!

[@anthonykempton1414]

fingertips first as explained add as a break and slows forward momentum.Try entering the water with your thumb index finger first - keep the fingers together otherwise you will get water grab loss.

[@taminabi9351]

Thanks for tip

[@judithpool8177]

Wow, you a explained that Cristal clear. I am on rehab and the demo just makes me understand what I did not get till now with the freestyle catch. THANKS. POWERFUL.

[@barefootbeachrunner9498]

Awesome demo Im a former competitive Breastroker As a masters swimmer at 57 years old I've got my 50m breastroke back down to just under 40 seconds I would love to get my breastroke back to 35 seconds Any good tips for reclaiming my youth speed? Cheers

[@cj0089]

Breaststroke kick drills really helped me in the past..1 pull/2 kick, using find with fly kick with Breaststroke, breaststroke kick on your back

[@edmundyeo134]

The activation of the pull strength should feel right from the shoulder to the palm as a whole piece right? Big muscles lead the smaller muscles ..🧐?

[@wesleyjake1509]

I always enter the water from a side angle and then push down so I reach as far as possible then come in at a side angle and then turn my hand flat and continue like you explained. Is that no longer considered as an option ?

[@elitegaming5799]

some people tilt their arm about 90 degrees to the right when pulls whats the difference between doing straight like this and tilting?

[@robertgin9669]

Thanks I needed to see this video. Now to test the technique. ❤

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck and have fun :)

[@1TreukFlyyy]

Awesome! Thanks for this tip!

[@Fabilizion]

So well explained...thank you so much!

[@richardtrass]

Ok. So your buddy on Skills and Talents believes the S shape pull is the correct way to go. Based on videos of Kyle Chalmers for example. The Straight pull vs S pull seems to be something that goes in and out of fashion in the last century or so. My hunch is that few swimmers actually pull directly back in a straight line regardless of intent. You have to change path at the back of the stroke slightly to clear the hips in any event. Might be a good topic for a video at some point! Maybe you’ve done it already? Maybe a video debate with your mate from the other channel?

[@AndreyCh.]

It's easy to say, 'turn your shoulder and keep a vertical forearm for a 90-degree catch' when you're firmly standing on the ground, but it's a completely different story when you're in the water! :-)

[@CynthiaMaamle]

really enjoying your lessons

[@monikathomas4985]

You explain things so well!!👏👏👏

[@Bkberliner007]

Awesome explanation! Clears things up for me, thank you

[@sutham6057]

Thanks for the video 👍 . I tried using the vertical forearm technique and ended up with tennis elbow. Could you tell me why? Lack of strength, using the wrong muscle group etc? Thank you

[@Zenned-Out]

Super clear explanation ty

[@Daler727]

Thank you soo much i swam way faster ❤❤

[@hansiesma16]

There really are so many components that all need to come together. I will focus on this tomorrow.🏊‍♀️

[@qubit0002]

key here is driving forward with your hip to extend reach vs just trying to reach forward

[@김민순-j6r]

Thank you

[@alexspata]

i dont know man, I saw a lot of different versions and opinions on YT about this subject..other teachers are saying when you catch water, you should then curb your hand as it passes close to your body, not keeping it straight as it mentioned here

[@samueldenbesten]

This is totally evolutionary, you evolved swimming!

[@myself6745]

By the way the way you jumped out of the water Could be a great exercise for butterfly stroke Or EVF

[@mizeri5008]

do backstroke next please!

[@ArsenIslamovandhiscattle]

Is that AWU?

[@Mrfunny-u4h]

Hey man thank you with the tips! This really helped me but can you teach me how to go in the water for long :)

[@beverleyquarry7412]

Can I do this with a bad shoulder?

[@FaresKsebati]

This type of pull might take some getting used to with a weak shoulder, but it is the best pull for your shoulder in terms of preventing future injury!

[@beverleyquarry7412]

@@FaresKsebati thanks you see I am a para swimmer and this stroke I find most challenging I had Also a epilepsy brain surgery a year ago in the process of recovery I was going through domestic abuse… THIS COMEBACK IS PERSONAL

[@shopvictor]

I spent $20,000 and three years to basically learn the same thing in this video. And I have improved a lot.

[@sunjeevsingh5666]

Very good info.. Will try to apply & hope to get good results.. Cheers

[@FaresKsebati]

Good luck and happy swimming!

[@deniseforeman7241]

😢😢 After several years of learning to swim, I'm still trying to get up the confidence to let go of the floatation devices😢😢. One day I guess. One day.😢

[@smellyelle8422]

Never give up! You have the determination to let go of the float - and you will 😊Baby steps. Trust in yourself. You got this 😎💪

[@Antiorganizer]

That's quite the pool there...

[@pinterestexpress8870]

Not saying i know better, but can talk about what i see & i mostly see Olympic swimmers stretching the fingers as far out in front on top of the water, then making the pull

[@andrewkazanova5751]

time kick legs and use arms?

[@alecferguson1004]

Now I know how to catch even more waves surfing

[@judithpool8177]

Wow this is what I am struggling with. Thanks for the demo on dry land❤

[@FaresKsebati]

Happy to help! You've got this :)

[@michaelangelos5117]

Great explanation. Thanks.

[@FaresKsebati]

Glad it was helpful! Happy swimming :)

[@joaquimpattonpuig3326]

Fingers open or close ??

[@dipendramulichad4727]

May I know Which swimming goggles are you using ?

[@FaresKsebati]

They're from TheMagic5!

[@homoruge]

What about S curve?

[@skpince]

Great video. ❤

[@zzsql]

I think you mean the Crawl Stroke. "Freestyle" is a type of race where the racers can choose their own stroke but since people always do the crawl b/c it's faster, people think it's not called the crawl.

[@HumilityisHumble]

What is your 100 meter free time?

[@Healthychoiceforyourlife]

Thank u so much

[@chamsstouhami8379]

I tried it and it worked

[@Ayat_Baynat_]

I really like your technic

[@andrewrozhen513]

What is name of the brand of your goggles?

[@tamiablackman]

Soundtrack is 🔥 ;)

[@hanydany2659]

Thank you so much

[@benongary2515]

Am lifeguard and I love swimming but I don't know why my left hand is hard for me to move 😢 because it's always heavy 😔

[@blacklightning7227]

I just realized that's Hall of Fame... i was a member of Gold Coast. R.I.P. to Lone Wolf Ritchie Rivera... the beach guard who swam there.

[@goldysgarage189]

Any thoughts on which of your fingertips are to enter first?

[@glitchingberror1717]

Thank you very very helpful!! ❤😊

[@mertozkanist]

thanks

[@Mirkamolbek]

I always splash too much and this is very useful advice for me

[@zarmusic8155]

Breathing problems 1-2 days. Don't get water in your nose. Headstand position after finish swimming and use nose clips. Don't swim fast

[@flavianofloris4459]

Thank you I'm from Sardinia grow up closer to the sea but I never learned how to swim I can like a dog or on my back like a squid 😂 this kind of videos make me feel like to finally learn how to swim

[@DhirenDukhu]

I kept thinking about the vertical forearm until I realised it is a perpendicular

[@zijing9548]

Most useful video I've seen, tnx bro, i look like a confused duck in the swimming pool but that about to change😊

[@jdiijlkp]

bro really passionate about it

[@Տkittles]

i mean it works

[@Bee-1567]

Omg tysm i literally have Districts today to see if i make it to the state championship 0-0....help

[@AnshulRider-fh4pv]

Good

[@fjaviersaiz]

Thaks very clear

[@Ernanfrench]

Olympian !!!!!🎉

[@veggy4985]

Good one

[@markcavandish1295]

Luther Vandros!!

[@NotSoLiberal]

Yeah that is just so easy

[@julokss4820]

Thank you sigma😮

[@TehzeebUIHaq]

Please tell me how to complete easily 400 meter freestyle

[@keziahj]

Where is that. It’s paradise! ❤

[@mleecthulhu]

"Keep those elbows high!"

[@tadnan1807]

Helpful❤

[@brisnmackail4047]

Which goggles are those?

[@jamilmughal1971]

Are these Magic 5 goggles ?

[@angeldeianov9976]

I am doing this and my shoulders hurt everytime

[@freeformcklok9862]

Titan Baby😂❤

[@artandanimation326]

Ok, about to say everything you said was wrong. (Disclaimer, there are obviously different ways to swim, but as a top ten in Colorado age group swimmer, I do it much differently) so the most important thing is power. To get power, you extend your shoulders and get lots of power from your core, while engaging your whole body. This doesn’t necessarily mean straight arm freestyle, but if you are staying long and strong, you’re not daintily sliding your hand in the water. You’re not slapping it, but it’s not a gentle sport. As for the Dow pull under the water, by doing the paddle thing you ruin all of the power, drawing it from only your arm and shoulder instead of your body.

[@elmonoconzapatos7159]

florian wellbrock's freestyle is pretty much what the video is talking about, seems to work just fine for him and other distance swimmers

[@berrianazrubel795]

This is more 200 400 and 1500 pace free technique, straight arm is used for more sprint events. He’s is teaching how to swim efficiently while you are saying how to swim with power like you said. No human is capable of holding the high octane technique you are talking about for basically over a 100 if they do it right. Great job apparently being top 10 in your age group but don’t be so cocky next time

[@jamilmughal1971]

Are these Magic 5 goggles ??

[@FaresKsebati]

Yes! Good eye 👀

[@jamilmughal1971]

@@FaresKsebati 🙂😉 thanks 🙏

[@michellec3100]

My left shoulder hates the EVF😢

[@michaelb7829]

😆

[@smith2186]

You are 💎

[@ansar311]

No one told this before to bend your hands to push water behind

[@chunyuenlau56]

Is he on a cruise shop?

[@FaresKsebati]

Nope! This is the Ft. Lauderdale Aquatic complex :)

[@anestis_za]

Nice

[@iihaa85]

Did that and had a sore shoulder. Its impossible to swim this way, if you are not stretched. Old age swimming newcomers better start from less demanding technique and do the stretching.

[@iihaa85]

And we also hear about the least traumatic sport from every corner. Which is not true.

[@Roosyer]

You two wimps lol😂

[@joeandrews7276]

I cant even swim anymore 😅

[@yevgeniych.6370]

I'll twist my elbow!😢