How to improve freestyle for beginners [ 3 Simple Tips]

[@puneetscorpido100]

Thanks for the swimming guidance ..

[@SusannaJ]

My struggle is breathing when I try to keep my head horizontal. I feel like I use too much energy turning my head to get air. Love the tips you're giving.

[@Swimtopian]

You can watch the video i have about breathing swimming freestyle. Is at the end of this video. Good luck.

[@sujstet]

joe my students mostly struggle with side breathing so after they are able to kick and take 3 to 4 strokes properly . I show them the Ti superman position just to get the feel of getting of side rotation. Is it wise to ask them to use fins to help them get some speed so that they can breathe easily ...

[@iasuklang.mkharkongor7987]

You have the same problem I have😅

[@sagarananthamurthy1656]

Sir, I am unable to breath comfortably while swimming freestyle. I am 70 year old.

[@javaaltav4672]

link..?

[@sourabhdubey4465]

I love the whole video especially at last high elbow technique ☝️🏊‍♂️

[@Swimtopian]

Glad you like it. Tq

[@jamesojuku3430]

How can i open my eyes when swimming

[@nancysghiri7240]

Thank you very much Joseph , I am so happy to learn the correct movements to swim like a pro 😊 (just a beginner) I needed to do exercises and swimming is great....just subscribed.....greetings to all !

[@anupriya1672]

wonderfully explained, thanks for this

[@Swimtopian]

Glad you like it

[@50sthankful]

Nice beginner tutorial..simple Ang comprehensive

[@Swimtopian]

Tq

[@TabbysWorld]

I think I need to practice swimming more often, and need to find a pool in metro.. I hope this video will help me. I love how you show arm pulling while standing at the pool, this is what I need. And I need to practice kicking to make myself comfortable in the water. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@nigelbiglari4552]

Excellent explanation I really leant a lot ❤💙👍👌👍👌🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️

[@dieselmic3441]

Thank you great instruction will be following for more video. You helped me correct head position because I used to sink looking up unstead of downwards. Furthermore I struggle with hand movement.

[@mimig.8560]

I love all your tips. I usually swim on the ocean,but always looking to better my swimming. The tide is always changing and sometimes offers some challenge .

[@Swimtopian]

Yes swimming in the ocean is great. I love it too

[@shimaliiwanthika6831]

Very important tips. Thank you

[@ajaysahuwala4085]

sir your explanations are very clear, loving the tips you share

[@Swimtopian]

Tq

[@k.dailey2379]

You Are By Far The Greatest Swimming Instructor I've Ever Encountered...I Feel So Much More Comfortable In The Water With My Son...Your Videos Are Greattttt👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💪💪💪💪

[@Swimtopian]

Wow thanks for such a wonderful praise. Tq

[@tag-on9iu]

The first tip was so helpful, thank you so much🔥🔥

[@Swimtopian]

Your welcome

[@26meera26]

Thank you Joe for the awesome tips. Looking at this I found the mistake I'm making. 1. My legs drag cos I'm looking forward. I'm looking forward cos I'm watching my arm pull. 2. I need to do the movements without obsessing to see it for myself. 3. I'm definitely going to practice the finger drag drill. Thank you for the awesome video 🙌

[@Swimtopian]

Glad you like it. You can watch your arms pull but not all the time. You need to stay streamlined as long as you can in the water

[@lipsitasahu7632]

My struggle is, I am unable to take out head outside water and take into water and swim

[@tapasyasharma7748]

Love this channel. I was breathing out using my mouth , and changed after watching your videos and it definitely has helped immensely.I currently am struggling to get my head out to get some air when breathing freestyle.

[@Swimtopian]

You need to rotate your shoulder more when you turn your head for breathing

[@muneebkhan7465]

@Tapasya Sharma

[@TheHumanBodyTalk]

🔥🔥🔥

[@smitachandaver]

I was struggling with my hand movements during my freestyle, but now i learnt where i was going wrong. However, if i run out of breath in the middle and wish to stop and stand, i am not able to stand with both my feet on the bottom of the pool. I struggle and flounder.

[@bonsaiescapade6403]

Thank you for sharing.I got the knowledge what to improve doing freestyle and to avoid leg cramps

[@Swimtopian]

Glad you like it. Also do some stretching and dynamic warm up before you go into the water to avoid cramp

[@kafuifoly3977]

Hello, Thanks for the tips to improve freestyle for beginners. my struggle is how to breathe properly while doing the freestyle. Thank You

[@Swimtopian]

Pls watch my other video on breathing properly with freestyle tq

[@niroshankumara8664]

Beautiful freestayle

[@roxannehoodlyons4786]

Thank you for the great instruction. How do you 'catch' the water with your fingers?

[@Swimtopian]

Make you have a firm hand with outstretched fingers closed but not tight together

[@robohippy]

Well, I settled on a breathing pattern a long time ago, which is every other arm stroke. I did pretty much completely change my arm pull about a year ago, mostly due to 2 videos, one from Effortless swimming about getting full extension, and one from Swim Skills about 'shoulder shrug'. I had always thought I was getting a full extension, but after watching the one video, realized that I could still extend more without starting to snake through the water. The shoulder shrug one made me realize that I was starting to use my shoulder, back, and lats as soon as I started my catch. Proper way is to do the catch, then the 'set up' as the Effortless Swimming guy does, which is mostly getting your forearm vertical, and then engaging all the shoulder, back and lat muscles. It really changed my stroke. Still having to work on it though. Too many years of not swimming it correctly.

[@Swimtopian]

Well at least you know what's the right way of doing it now. Good on ya and happy swimming

[@خيراتبلادي]

The sweetest like from my sister. I wish you good luck, success, happiness, and communication. Thank you❤❤

[@Swimtopian]

Thanks so much!

[@yogeshkamath4191]

Great tips, thx Joseph😊

[@dineshg.s.7377]

I am a beginner swimmer, struggling to breathe while swimming is the main issue I am facing.Trying to learn it through your videos.

[@Swimtopian]

Glad you find it useful

[@PiyaChoudhari]

This is an awesome lesson and tricks !

[@MaNoNo-h9c]

Really useful tips

[@MaNoNo-h9c]

Really useful tips 😮 Thanks a lot sir

[@bennsolo]

My struggle: I am a beginner swimmer. I was kicking fast lifting my head more for breathing and I was getting tired very quickly. May be after 30 - 35 meters I had to take a break for the next 25 meters. So my trainer introduced me to fins. It was really good. It helped me become comfortable in water. It helped my breathing a lot. Getting tired was completely reduced but with all these good something horrible happened as well. Now without the fins I cannot even move 5 meters. With fins I have no problem at all. Something has gone wrong in my muscle memory. How much hard I try I am unable to kick and move forward without fins. Is there some drill which can help me?

[@Swimtopian]

Hi, thanks for sharing. I know what you mean. I introduced fins to one of my adult male students who sank a lot and with the fins he was able to swim freestyle (still struggling to breathe though). I suggest you can build back your muscle memory by doing kicking drills without fins. Just kick on your belly, kick on your sides and kick on your back. It shouldn't take too long and your kicking should improve. Try stretching to add mobility to your ankles. Good luck

[@assiainal]

I wold to learn the swiming brasse whit head up .thank you very much

[@jamaljaheer5808]

Subscribed! Love it

[@artitiwari8476]

I have been practicing since last three months....but still not able to breathe....in freestyle... I learnt backstroked by watching your video....thnx for that.....

[@Swimtopian]

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[@EmanMandin]

1--2--3 tunga ginhawa.1---2---3 tunga ginhawa.do it side by side or left and right.....pwedi sab kada kabja tunga ginhawa.. 😊😃😃

[@akankundamarion8853]

Thanks couch . Breathing is my biggest problem

[@Swimtopian]

Great pls practice more

[@GreenArrow17]

Very helpful videos Joe!! Keep uploading such videos but make a separate playlist so that it is easy for viewers. Cheers!

[@Swimtopian]

Got it thanks

[@smashingsunnie]

Breathing is major problem I feel

[@jeonbaebol2452]

same

[@Abdullahnaqashbandi74]

same

[@zeevgilkis7970]

thanks for this video, it's excellent! My problem is a kind of "stop-sart" swimming, could you give a tip how to avoid it? thanks!

[@Swimtopian]

What do you mean by that? Could you elaborate further pls

[@zeevgilkis7970]

@@Swimtopian thanks for the fast reply! I'm trying to glide and feel like stopping after every stroke, which makes the swim not smooth

[@Swimtopian]

@@zeevgilkis7970 Could be a few things. Are your legs sinking due to bad body position? Also your hands entry need to feel like you are spearing into the water (fingers enter and not palm enter first)

[@zeevgilkis7970]

@@Swimtopian great! thanks! I'll try that

[@anarbakeri4830]

Very very useful tips sir👍🏻. Yes I hv a problem of breathing in freestyle. After few strokes I feel breathless Nd 2nd thing I can breath only from one side.

[@Swimtopian]

Pls watch my video about breathing

[@Bk-gn6qo]

You are perfect🎉

[@Swimtopian]

Tq

[@rothsothyreak6178]

Nice content. Anyway, it’d be appropriate if u can introduce some techniques for beginners to use in open water (lake/sea) and other tips to prevent from drowning in such places.

[@Swimtopian]

Sure, i will try to film one day at a lake if i can! Do you swim in the lake?

[@sujstet]

you have to gain some mileage in the pool. So swimming continuously for 30-45 minutes without placing feet on bottom. This will help to gain confidence in water.Additionally try to use a 2 beat kick and breathing on every other stroke on your favorite side so that you are relaxed. You should also be able to glide with every stroke. It will help to learn a survival breastroke if you get tired whilst swimming freestyle. In open water you have to do sighting to make sure where you going.

[@AmirulAfifi10]

good sharing.. 👍👍🏊‍♀️

[@Swimtopian]

Tq

[@ibelieve1010]

I would like to know more about the timing to breath and the kicking rythem.. is breathing on both side highly recommended? I felt won't shot of breath with both side

[@Swimtopian]

Pls watch my other video on breathing. Tq

[@poojaarya3216]

When you does ,it looks very easy....but when I started ...it's hard for me...but I'm learning to watched your video ..

[@Swimtopian]

Thanks....keep practicing

[@imranshakeel4695]

I have finally find something good ...you are my coach from now ...love❤️ from India 🇮🇳 coach sir

[@Swimtopian]

Thanks. Glad you like the video

[@imranshakeel4695]

@@Swimtopian sir whats ur instagram id ??

[@umakanta7]

thanks for great info. i am struggling with kick . i feel like my legs are bit inside water or i might not be kicking very fast. 2. with start of arm movement, i tend to stop kicking.

[@Swimtopian]

Can you try swimming with a pull buoy first

[@EmilyYocha]

Hi Joe Thank you for the tips.I get tired faster while swimming the freestyle due to difficulty in getting out of the water to catch my breath without it entering my nose and i get tired faster while flapping the legs

[@Swimtopian]

Try to go easy on the kick

[@SSooi]

Thanks so much for the freestyle tips. Do you have any tips for backstroke?

[@Swimtopian]

Yes I will make one soon. Stay tuned

[@kosalagamage5594]

Hello Coach, your videos are great & useful. My struggle getting tired too soon and breathing from both sides. Currently I only breathe from right. Thank you

[@Swimtopian]

Hi, if you need to learn to breathe on both sides you got to do some drills to practice breathing on the less natural side. Getting too tired too fast is due to lack of stamina. This requires more practices in the water

[@kosalagamage5594]

@@Swimtopian Many thanks for your reply, Sir. Do you have videos on drills to breath from both sides ? I will try to improve my stamina by spending more time on the pool. Thank you once again

[@cheachyang3502]

​@@Swimtopian oh is not breathing problem is stamina?? correct sir ?

[@ashishsurati8579]

Nice video its very helpful 👍

[@lumelinnuke]

great video! i struggle with breathing in freestyle mostly :(

[@Swimtopian]

Practice more....it will get easier

[@BBALACHANDER14]

Thanks joe ...today I come to know the mistakes what I have been doing for the past 55 years😅.

[@Swimtopian]

Never too late to change

[@mfs1477]

Oh damn. No wonder my legs sink because I look in front. Thank u Joe!! U solved a mysetery for moi

[@Swimtopian]

You are welcome

[@martinmcsweeney6294]

Joe, thanks for your video! Very good content. Are you ever in Southern California for swim lessons?

[@Swimtopian]

Hi Martin, glad you enjoy the video. Unfortunately I am in Asia now. I can help you to correct your strokes if you can send me a video of yourself swimming.

[@Ican-l9y]

Sir I struggle in long distance swimming specially I get tired to kick my legs and an issue with my continuously breathing Thankyou so much

[@Swimtopian]

For long distance swim try to do a 2-beat kick. That means 2 kicks for every arms cycle

[@tarabai4659]

Hi, bro good day Very cool 🆒 I like it

[@ns.197]

helpful !!!🙌

[@snazari7370]

Hello, Thanks a lot. I have problem with breathing. When I breathe, the water goes to my hear and it bother me. Pls give me some Tipps for breathing and fast swimming.

[@hardikhirparaGJ11]

For longtime swimming, kicking from the knee will be easier or Kick from the hip???

[@Swimtopian]

Kick from the hip definitely

[@peripherys_lune]

Surprisingly I'm not struggling with breathing but what I'm struggling with is my arm movement. After my fingers enter the water and I do the extension should I do an S shaped pull or straight forward? (I know there is a strong debate about this). Also how much do I have to drag my arm in the back before taking it out of the water?

[@Swimtopian]

You are right about the debate. I would personally just do straight pull. Keep my elbow high to have an early catch. Pull my hand past my hip and exit the water for a recovery

[@AlwaysLearning123]

@Average Joe, my struggle is that I have no power when I pull. I think it is because I don't kick hard enough to generate enough momentum?

[@Swimtopian]

Having a weak pull has nothing to do with kicking hard. You need to build your pulling strength. Try putting on a pull bouy and don't kick just fully rely on your arms pulling and body rotation. This is a good drill to build your pull

[@maheshr4305]

if you notice your legs are starting to sink what do you do to straighten and correct? push head down further? that is an issue i'm facing

[@Swimtopian]

Yes first time to check is probably put look down more when you swim. Having a strong core does help to elevate the legs too

[@aminabdullah1173]

thanks 👍

[@niroshankumara8664]

Nice sir...

[@elizabethsabit3883]

My problem is breathing and go left or right any tips?

[@shirinhanaei4362]

Thanks for your nice video. My struggle is my left hand. I feel I cannot have the rotate of left arm similar to the right arm. As the result I move to left rather than straight. If I have a big rotate in my left arm it is quite uncomfortable and painful. I would really appreciate your help.

[@Swimtopian]

You should try having a high elbow when your arms recover out of the water. That way is less strenuous to your shoulders

[@amerai.hussain689]

Hi thank you for your valuable video when I swim freestyle I feel very tired for about 10 meter and I am 66 years old is this because of age?

[@Swimtopian]

Age is only a number 😄. Maybe you can improve on your technique in your water so your swim will be more effortless

[@anupsoman1000]

I have back issue not able to lift my left for breath not side ways half eye, guide & advice needed

[@Swimtopian]

Try to do some stretching before you go into the water. Or see a physio

[@ixfish]

Very to the point and useful points! Could u do a video on butterfly please?

[@Swimtopian]

Sure. Will attempt one in the future.

[@sagargarg7712]

My struggle is rotating the head position for breathing. please guide. Thanks!

[@Swimtopian]

Rotate your shoulder will help rotating your head

[@bobbymalta73]

My Struggle is To Keep in Horizontal Position,Arm Pulling, & Timing of The Breath when Turn on the Side! Cheers Mate.

[@myhandle321]

I like the backstroke video better, it was precise, unlike this one in parts.

[@jinalkumarpatel5138]

I am at beginner level and age around 45. It took much time in kicking and now learning hand movement but during that body balance is the issue. How do I improve and also learn hand movement?

[@Swimtopian]

You can follow this video. I have explained how the hand movement works. Try wearing a pair of hand paddles too. They might help

[@anilkumar-rc9zn]

Nice tipps

[@Swimtopian]

Tq

[@prabhasahu4170]

Breathing, and hand coordination

[@Swimtopian]

Yes thats important

[@wanhunnengnong9532]

I'm not getting high elbow and entry recovery. Please do advice....

[@Swimtopian]

Try to do the fingers-dragged drill. It may help

[@kimberlynicole30]

Any tips on keeping your head in the water and down?

[@Swimtopian]

Look at the pool lane on the floor while you swim

[@tarabai4659]

Please I need butterfly stroke technic dear Joe brother,

[@drajitbellare1084]

Okay that’s fine I meant to ask if there is any exercise/exercises that could help Any case your reply is self explanatory Thanks a lot

[@khenglaysong6828]

I’m struggle with breathing during freestyle swimming. Please help to show more videos on this technique 🙏🏻😊

[@Swimtopian]

Pls check my other videos

[@sujitprajapati5730]

Any drills for hip rotation during freestyle?

[@Swimtopian]

You can use a swimming tool that is invented by Finis. Hip rotation belt

[@stephensteve8402]

Am now you're follower

[@Swimtopian]

Tq

[@AccordGTR]

It's harder to produce this channel than swim! 😊

[@Swimtopian]

It is....thanks for being so understanding

[@tommycollins3845]

I can swim a length ,but on second length run out of air and have to stop ,Any tips?

[@Swimtopian]

You can try to swim a smooth 1.5 lengths and work your way up. Slowly and surely

[@ARPIT-gm3lw]

Hello sir. 🙏 My lungs are not so strong,can i swim freestyle like others? I do freestyle,but get tired and breath less within 20 meters. I would appreciate if you'll give advice. Love from India ❤️

[@Swimtopian]

Hi, always try with shorter distances. Try 10m first then slowly work your way up

[@WaseemAhmad-df9mu]

Sir how much time I have spend to learn swimming my age is 19 year old I have not to ability to swimming

[@Swimtopian]

Get a personal coach to teach you. Never too late

[@khawthianming2775]

My struggle is turning both side because I too used to turning only on my right, need help on that

[@Swimtopian]

You got to practice more on the weaker side to improve the rotation and timing

[@albertstoletseet]

I'm a beginner swimmer and have problems right now with my kick. I try not to bend the knees and head down looking down, but I'm not moving. What can I do to improve my kick? I go slow after pushing off to give me the feel of the water but, always being told to kick faster and still not moving. Please any advice.

[@Swimtopian]

Trying to wear a pair of fins. Will improve your kick

[@peaceprosperity3951]

Hey, a question here. Can a one-legged person swim?

[@Swimtopian]

Hi, yes is definitely possible and some take part in the Paralympics too

[@vietoan3635]

May I have your contact please. Would want to send you the video that I swim so that you can have the advice for me. I have difficulty in breathing. I can run 20, 30km but quickly get tired when swimming. Thanks

[@Swimtopian]

Sorry I think you better get a coach to help you

[@nakibuulecatherine7035]

Thanks very much coach now what about breathing

[@Swimtopian]

Please watch my breathing video

[@drajitbellare1084]

How to synchronise hands and legs movements in freestyle swimming

[@Swimtopian]

With lots of practice 😁

[@dr.huzaifakothi569]

Hi, i m beginner in swimming.. i do freestyle swimming.. but during swimming i can't take breath. Kindly explain how to take breath

[@Swimtopian]

Pls watch my video on that. Tq

[@georgechan8010]

I look down and I can breath fine I just have problem to keep my backend from floating more horizontal

[@Swimtopian]

Backend?

[@RobloxFTF-jx4gc]

Watergoes into my mouth always

[@Swimtopian]

Try to get used to it. Happens to all swimmers. Just don't swallow

[@jox3875]

I got this pain in my right elbow from frontswim so now I am a bit hesitant to crawl. Although I really want to. Great video. Thanks😊

[@ketkeemasade4626]

My upper body and head doesn't come that easily up to take a breath, feel like I am sinking. What should I do?

[@Swimtopian]

You need to know how to float parallel to the water surface first

[@rammukherjee]

I am senior lady ,started swimming now.I am doing fine with the kick board can't swim without it 😢pl.tell me what to do

[@Swimtopian]

Are you able to float without using anything?

[@aartinayak4472]

I do kicking, hands movements properly, but without floater afraid, can't do.

[@Swimtopian]

Yes must try do it without floater

[@w6rick12008]

(1) My right hand always starts to pull before my left hand is back in front. (2) i have difficulty in kicking properly. Even i kick according to the instructions, i am not moving .

[@Swimtopian]

1. It depends how far apart are they before the other hand start pulling 2. Try using a pair of fins to work on your kicking

[@tar_ux]

My entire body disbalances when I start pulling with my left hand which causes panic... also hand movement feels more restricted & unnatural for right hand than left, please help... thanks..

[@Swimtopian]

It's hard to pinpoint what's the issue from what you mentioned. I suggest you engage a qualified swimming instructor to have a look at your strokes. Good luck ya!

[@mbkhomecareltd2121]

The only thing that matters

[@Swimtopian]

Yes

[@chandrashekharmysa3692]

Super back stroke arm movements please

[@Swimtopian]

What's that?