FREESTYLE SWIMMING: SECRET TIPS TO FIX MISTAKES

[@susanb5718]

Great video.I’m 70 years young and I just learned free style a few months ago.. The breathing was so hard for me to learn but I didn’t give up. It’s finally feeling more natural and I’m focusing in more on the arm strokes and kicking. Each time I go to the pool I get a little bit better. I love swimming. It’s my special secret sanctuary!

[@SwimUp]

Thank you very much for your comment!

[@bishakhachakraborty6765]

That's Inspirational ..m learning too and trying to breathe. It's the toughest part

[@Susan-is7ik]

@@bishakhachakraborty6765 Thank you. Yes, keep practicing. It's a year since I posted my comment and the breathing is effortless now. All my life I never dreamed I could do it. You can too! Happy swimming!!

[@delbird119]

I love your positive attitude bro

[@TSGill-td7xw]

I feel so good mentally and physically after a swim. Still practicing swimming effortlessly in my golden years

[@GlenPeterson]

I had a big breakthrough today, I think because I started my breath when my arm reaches my leg as you say at the beginning of this video. For the first time I completed 9 laps (1/4 mile) in a 30 minute session. Thank you!

[@highsocks4169]

Most important (as a beginner) is relaxing! Lol. I've taken 4 lessons so far. Thanks to your videos, my instructor always tells me my technique is REALLY good. However, my body still won't fully relax. So my arm strokes are good, my breathing and body position is good, and my kicking is good. I still run out of breath way too fast because I'm so tense. So I'm putting way too much energy into everything because I just can't fully relax for some reason. I have no problem going under water or doing anything, so I'm not sure what the problem is. She tells me all the time I need to get out of my head. Your videos helped me so much. I was able to progress a lot faster thanks to you!

[@33Jenesis]

Try using a swim snorkel. I find it helps me to relax while practicing. Once I overcome habitual fear and muscle tension, I can incorporate unaided breathing into freestyle. I am a brand new swimmer.

[@kijihigh6826]

Wow! This is great. What a wonderful lesson. You actually covered everything so carefully and understanding . Very thorough. I am using this video as a theory class and will practice on another day. It is best to absorb this information and internalize it first. This practice will be a lot of fun and at least now I have things to focus on while developing a professional technique. I have just now started swimming three weeks ago and already I am gliding without using a kick board. Everyone says that I have a natural style and confidence for swimming. All I need now is correct technique. I am 74 years old.

[@annejacks3995]

I learned to swim 55 years ago. This is a different rhythm. It’s hard to break old habits but doing the drills to separate the different components should help. Thank you for breaking it down in that manner.

[@acabello-]

“You need to inhale as soon as your arm reaches your leg. You must have taken in-breath, and your head must turn back into normal position before your hand enters the water again,” 1. Inhaling should be quick and deep 2. Return your head before your arm recovers 3. Start a new arm stroke when your head is back I feel like the information the video provides makes me want to practice them, so I can learn on my peace. I really want to practice breathing. I saw that the swimmer does not lift his head, but turns head while his body is on the side. Also, his mouth moves to the side in order to avoid water from getting in. This is difficult when you are beginner, “Turn your head to the side but do not lift it out of the water.” On the other hand, I realized the swimmer gets air, turns head back and do the next arm stroke. I saw people in my class how the turn to the side, do the arm stroke and turns the body to keep going. As a beginner, you do not see the mistakes. But clearly, it is not the best way to do it. On the other hand, “Correct body position decreases water resistance” which comes from correct breathing and paddling. I am trying to learn how to improve my swimming techniques, so this is helping me to see my mistakes. I will try the advice the video gives.

[@artharb2119]

The breathing has been the most difficult for me, once I start running out of air I stick my head out more to get a deeper breath and totally messes up my technique and I begin to sink. Very frustrating

[@carldunlap52]

This is very truthful and worded well. All swimmers should know this information. Watch more than once or twice. Before you make these adjustments know your stroke count for one length, your time and your heart rate. Then you can measure your improvement and become inspired to stick with evolving your swimming.

[@le0fonzagoric164]

Great video as always, thank you! I've started learning freestyle two months ago. All alone, just you good guys from youtube and me :) Today I made PR, great breaktrough, swam 750m without stopping... :))) Before that I swam 3-4 times, sets of 6x150 or 200m :), And before that 5-6 days I swam 4 pool lengths (100m) last month, struggling with rythm and legs. Not to mention first days, when I couldnt swim 10m...or did 25m lengths with my heart going to explode :) And did most in breastroke...My next goal is to learn flip turn at the end of pool :)

[@SwimUp]

This is great! I am happy I could help you in improving your swimming. Check out our brand new app - SwimUp. I am sure, it will help you in swimming training and to improve your freestyle!

[@vivekranadive2388]

Great going 👍👍

[@jerey1702]

Crazy, 2 months learnt then 750m no break?? I learnt for 8+ months and at most 300m without breaks

[@markgrant5305]

Thank you for this video. It’s the clearest and best example I’ve seen on KZbin. I’ve been swimming for 60 years, always breast stroke, to a very good standard. My chiro has encouraged me to swim freestyle as I recover from a back injury and to minimize the risk of further injury by cutting down right down on breast stroke. I’ve been swimming freestyle for four weeks and doing well, but have learned through your great instruction some simple changes that will help me make significant improvements. I can’t wait to get back in the water next week.

[@eminem565]

60 years???? Damn, thats sick, i don't know if you're lying or not!

[@lonelybullet1]

This one of the most helpful swimming videos on KZbin，gets straight to the points.

[@wonders5596]

Best video for all ages of swimming, best techniques, precisely explained. Thank you and God Bless 🙏🏽😊

[@spark6023]

I couldn’t learn swimming as a child because the pool was too far and too crowded. But 30 years later, I’m learning to swim now by watching your videos and practicing in my apartment pool everyday. Thank you for the detailed explanations!!

[@naraendrareddy273]

The best video without question! I felt like you were coaching me through the screen. There were the exact mistakes I made no matter how many videos I watched. I will now work on them. And these mistakes enervated me very very quickly, I was out of breath after just 1 lap.

[@RohitDhavade]

acha ... nice..

[@SusanCoombes-v2q]

Make each length count is my motto. I have a point of technique to concentrate on in each length. That way it doesn't get boring and progress is automatic. Good to see great videos like these.

[@bobsriv9332]

I learnt the basics of swimming at an early age, and swim recreationally. Now want to swim laps for exercise and am trying to get the the techniques right. Watched many videos and got lost. I find this series extremely helpful in making progress. Evgeny goes into a lot of detail that others don't. I've downloaded the app, and plan to continue improving my technique.

[@SwimUp]

Thank you very much for your comment! Great job! I am sure you will swim freestyle perfectly soon!

[@Ronnymikkonen2686]

I love watching your education video. I try to keep your advice in my mind when practicing. I really feel the adjustments I have learned from you. Millions of Thanks. Greetings from Sweden Regina.

[@leerats1]

Regina Mikkonen God bless you all today

[@Ronnymikkonen2686]

@@leerats1 It's fantastic! I want to recommend theese videos to everyone! They are better than gold! It's not easy, it's wery challenging to understand swimming technics, I have practice a lot, the whole summer I swim at a 50 meter outside pool! In Sweden, Mjölby! Look at Google maps! I like to practice one length at a time without breathing! It's not too hard! But I really need to practice breathing technique! It would be nice to swim like a champ! I'm 52, my dream is to swim across the English channel! That' would be great! Before I turn 60? It's possible? I like to swim 5 km. 7 km. Next summer I want to practice 10 km in a big lake Vättern! Look at the Google maps, I live in A small town next to the big lake! I live in a town called Skänninge! I have 7 km to the swimming pool house! I go there by bicycle! 30 minutes! You really made my summer! Great advices!

[@shaylow8938]

6 weeks into beginner swim lessons. I have applied your techniques and can feel the differences. Great tips. Thanks!

[@ritunichani3711]

Thanks fir explaining in detail as I have started entering pool from 1 month at age of 53 as I was always scared of water but now I enjoy so it is never too late to start anything at any age

[@rolandoakden1396]

Your clips seem to help me the most with all aspects of freestyle, learning freestyle from scratch at 62 years have got to 2 lengths in 4 weeks,and can feel improvements every time I try, thanks for great tips, I will write another comment when I have improved further. Regards Roland.

[@sachinminz90]

My coach did 10 laps non stop while i completed 3 with lot of breaks to be able to focus on body position , breathing while fighting the fear of drowning. Swimming certainly is a different level sport/exercise. Takes a lot mental effort, diet and rest.

[@onirico7913]

This video is pure gold. Summarizes exactly what you should and shouldn't do on freestyle swimming, in a super clear way!! Thank you so much for this, now I came wait until my next swim ❤️

[@krzysztoftankielun582]

I've watched it 3 times and still mastering my skills especialy with body position and breathing technique which I think are crucial aspects of freestyle efficiency... so much work to do in order to learn adult how to swim... But I feel a progress step by step during every training seassion including your tips!

[@davidlutan7727]

Exceptional Video, thank you. Breathing and Body Position are extremely important, and for me, the hardest to learn!

[@SwimUp]

Thank you for your comment!

[@heinzmad]

I love the side by side videos. So helpful.

[@lucialee1232]

I love the back to back comparisons showing what’s right and wrong

[@Jay-Garcia101]

Just downloaded your app. I honestly wouldn't be mad if you included an ad or 2 to get revenue. Just dont over do it. App looks great thank you.

[@SwimUp]

Thank you for your comment!

[@peposalas8576]

I missed you, please 2nd part of dryland exercises, greetings from Peru.

[@alanmf3806]

I recently started freestyle swimming with a friend, but he had prior experience and I didn't. After trying to swim with him and watching some of these videos, the first thing I noticed that was the most important was to breath correctly and keep your head down. Dragging less water as you go. I think everything else is secondary to this. Once you get your breathing going, you are good go swim anywhere.

[@peterobuye546]

I've tried it but i always get tired quickly, what can i do?

[@Hannibal_Barca_from_Carthage]

Breathing correctly and keeping the right body position are undoubtedly the most difficult parts for me. Thank you so much, you are an incredible teacher. I am so grateful for you😇🙏

[@thomasjoseph6007]

Thank you,for this useful video. Appreciate.

[@JenyGaillard]

Thank you for sharing! I watch this video often to make me swim better. I am a newbie!

[@aseemagrawal4329]

well explained. i have been advising new learners on the same mistakes and now they can also understand through your videos

[@yozhprogrammer]

Wow. This video will make you progress significantly. IMHO the best video for freestyle swimming

[@claireobenson6327]

Best video ever - 99% is demostrating and we only see him talk for a short time!

[@abhishrut100]

I am beginner still with the help of this video.. I am able to implement freestyle technique... Thank you

[@ENIYELE]

thank u soo much i am learning swimming and my coach taught me wrong way of breathing and i couldnt do it and felt uncomfortable thanks to swim up for helping me

[@barbara182]

This is very correct. I sometimes lose balance when taking breath. I just found out that I should not pull my left arm before my head returns to water

[@tommagembe9589]

Excellent video, thanks coach,long live, the world needs people like you

[@alikemalcaylan6877]

Harika bir uygulama. Çok kısa sürede buyuk gelişme gösterdim. 5 aydır uygulamadaki programı uyguluyorum her kuruşu değer. Çünkü hayattaki en degerli varlığımız zamandır. Keşke daha önce uygulama yayınlanmış olsaydı.

[@Dinckelburg]

Thanks to videos like this, I went from being a non-swimmer to being the fastest swimmer in the medium speed lane at my pool. How do I know when the time is right to move into the fast lane?

[@tharis267]

The best training videos by far!! Please keep posting about correct technique, drills and tips.

[@kmasangamasanga1432]

Love watching your swimming videos. My hardest part is kicking continuously

[@bernardannan9668]

Had the same problem. But continuous practice helped

[@sonnalthakkar1572]

I'm frm India I'm 49I used to swim wen I was kid but know I'm 49 nd after gap of 30 years I again started swimming n frm last 3 month I feel more energetic ya but in my 1st month my leg were sinking know I hv improve 30% bt I know I'll do it So I see vdo to improve my swimming thanks to you bro come to India n teach us I see ur vdo every day Thank u bro God bless you 🙏

[@danielcercasgarcia6346]

Thanks for to show in this video how to do correctly armstroke very clearly and nice example I love my Erica so much 💕

[@charafabdelghani7875]

Thank you very much, sir, for explaining all the stages in an indisputable way. ❤.

[@thaotadinh352]

Hello . I'm a newbie in crawling. I have watched your video tutorial , It is very helpful for me to practice . I want you to make more videos. Thank You! ❤❤

[@petermcdevitt3984]

Breathing and body position #1. Great video. Thank you for the tips. Will try some today. Having a difficult time breathing to my left. The drills should help. Thanks again.

[@SwimUp]

Peter McDevitt thank you for your comment! For many swimmers it’s much easier to breathe to the one side. Let me know after couple practices if these drills help. 😊

[@petermcdevitt3984]

@@SwimUp one of my students is from Ufa. You and he sound a bit alike :)

[@neytiriavatar140]

Thank you Evgeny for your beautiful sessions, I love your perfect and fluent arm movements in free style mode. you are a true master in swimming and I have learned a great deal from you. Love and admiration

[@morgan97475]

One of the pointers I received from a friend regarding body position and breathing was to "roll your body as though you're pointing your belly-button to each of side of the pool...". I think it has helped. I will keep watching these videos though. Thanks.

[@SwimUp]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@blaza1928]

A very good video. I start a week ago and was looking for good breathing practice. I'm obese, so I can't really hold my breath for long so seeing a good progression video is great!

[@mariacristinabustos3424]

Me encantó tu explicación! Qué hermoso es ver nadar a la gente que aplica estas técnicas correctamente, los movimientos fluyen, no te cansas y lo relajante que resulta, muchas gracias🥰

[@snooksnufc8801]

Excellent video clear well explained. Breathing & body position I now realise is the most important. I know the arms I know the kick. However, my body position has always been at fault and I have always breathed too long allowing my hand to enter before I have turned my head fully. I have been swimming for 15 years three times a week sometimes 5 times a week and compete at Masters level. I now know I can go faster by snapping my head back into the water before my hand enters and by holding a better body position particularly by thinking about tensing my stomach muscles. I have been through every major KZbin contributor and you have finally given me the things I’ve been missing. Well done!

[@furkankaplan-w6t]

By watching his videos I have just learned butterfly in 3 months from the zero( can't even lift my legs in freestyle) Everyone in the pool was asking me if I'm pro or not? Great videos tutorial definitely check it out.

[@AmeenuSwiss]

Breathing is challenging for me, I hope the drills mentioned in the video would help me. Thanks 🙏🏿

[@susanseeruthun4279]

Love this video, really helps me in learning to swim. I watch it just before i have my swimming lesson, great info

[@t.lukman203]

Great lessons. As a beginner. I must practice it. Thank you!

[@samuelgyamfi5854]

Very good video, kudos. Most important is the breathing and body position.

[@nerdyselect2573]

thank you a lot sir it's a golden mine of information about swimming, love and peace

[@djokotriono7787]

1 video with so many essential tips. Now I know after struggling with self training foe years

[@SwimUp]

Thank you! Hopefully, it is going to help you to improve your swimming!

[@veronicabell3430]

You are an amazing teacher! Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us.

[@SwimUp]

Thank you so much!

[@djokotriono7787]

Breathing and body position. Your videos do help alot. Thanks!

[@SwimUp]

Thank you!

[@iket7396]

Breathing and body position are the foundational aspects of swimming a fast and enjoyable freestyle. For example, if you do not exhale all the air gathered from a previous freestyle pull and just keep inhaling, you will develop a very painful cramp in the stomach because of the bad air you have not released. As for the kick and pull they are comparatively simple. And hey I am still working on all of it!

[@SwimUp]

Thank you for your comment!

[@danielcercasgarcia3044]

Thanks so much for the explanation about breathing and body position. I hope to swim like this examples

[@jimmyvanzeno]

This video is going to be so helpful to me. Thanks for making 👍👍

[@sandeepchaudhari2903]

Thank you so much for a detailed video Sir. It will be a great help for me.

[@danielcercasgarcia3044]

Thanks again for the great advices. I am doing this exercises and I am feeling difference between swim slowly and fast

[@ZeeshanAzmi]

a big thank you for all your wonderful video and definitely 👍for your explanation

[@bumblebum32]

Awesome tutorials. Thanks so much. My swimming got so much better after learning from your video.

[@SwimUp]

Happy to help!

[@towerdave4836]

Excellent video. Hardest thing for me (I’m 73) is the timing of the breathing. I’m finding it really difficult to break the habit of a lifetime breathing during the recovery stroke while pulling with the opposite arm. Somehow need to delay that stroke and swim a sort of catch-up . I’ll try it in the pool next time and see how I get on. Thanks for the tips and drills👍

[@skylovealways]

The hardest part of freestyle is how to maintain the other arm when you stroke, especially the angles, which means shoulder should higher than elbow , wrist..

[@tomatomb8704]

Use a sinker stick instead of a float and do "catch up" arms. You're welcome.

[@BadriMouradDz]

Thank you for this video, it's the most explained.

[@lemuelgacita3615]

Permission to share this video for my students, a big help in this time of Pandemic..Thanks!

[@kellenkirabo5435]

Thank you for a detailed lesson. I'm going to try each tip as given.

[@antondobrzhanskiy4758]

Great video, very helpful, happy you are back and even with the app! I’m going to use it every time I go to swim! Keep it up!!!

[@SwimUp]

Thank you very much Anton! Enjoy your swimming with the app and share your training experience!

[@SwimUp]

What is the most important of freestyle? - Arm strokes - Breathing & Body position - Kicking And share your experience about SwimUp app! 💪

[@masongovender9231]

Body position. The stream line position you keep emphasizing on. Even the delay the arm pull and only 1-2 kicks you mentioned. But I would like to ask if this applies to both sprinting in 200m events, or more suited for endurance triathlon events?

[@PlayDesk69]

All of them

[@melaniebaumann862]

arm stroke

[@SwimUp]

Melanie Baumann thank you for your comment!

[@bettsmart3767]

Arm strokes

[@crowlion]

I always swim better the day after watching your videos

[@SunRay-1930]

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful swimming knowledge!

[@2012Jessilene]

I just love your voiceover!

[@mikekn7033]

Great Video. I will use this to try to break my bad habit: breathing while pulling

[@danielcercasgarcia994]

I think the arm strokes is the most important point because I read recently kicking is only for body support thanks really thanks very much, many things I can see in this videos not only in the books, in this videos and also American videos thanks God

[@delroyhylton4005]

Such a great video, I swim twice three times a week. But my front crawl is weak , due too a combination of errors. I’ve watched a few videos, this one hits all the departments I need too be a better swimmer. I think breathing and technique is vital for a good swimmer. Thanks again, and keep up the good work. Such clarity and good pictures is 👌🏾

[@judithpool8177]

Thank you for the supr clear explanation. .Just terrific

[@honhondaddy]

Thanks for very useful and comprehensive tips /notes for improving freestyle performance.

[@susanswanepoel9234]

Breathing is for me but I want to learn the correct freestyle way!!

[@jeromedominicguegan4850]

Thank you for your great video!! I learn a lot.. Breathing timming and returning your head in neutral position before starting to push is the key to swim a good freestyle.

[@englishlearningforarabs1839]

Very informative video.I learned new techniques for freestyle swimming thank you.

[@SwimUp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mhd19701]

Thanks for a great video. Keep it on please !! 😊

[@muratkcr3401]

Teşekkürler. Çok güzel anlatmışsınız. Yüzmek böyle çok kolay.

[@kamilpelczar3239]

You are doing great job guys!

[@SwimUp]

Thank you!

[@johnhealy6676]

Breathing and body position Great video Thanks from The Isle of Wight

[@ericlubisse8461]

Thank you for this channel. I think I'm learning something. I think having the correct body position plus breathing are a good foundation.

[@evinurhayati9056]

Great video. thank you

[@ajitbhale8211]

Great stuff...Thanks a lot

The stroke technique tutorial is very useful for beginners. Thank you for sharing offline.

[@nevemackay9100]

Very helpful, thank you! Covered all the different parts of it

[@kittu5348]

You are really God jesus sir because I understand swimming perfectly in this vedio and you explaining very very very deeply and perfectly to step by step to me sir I am a Indian man I and my brother learn quickly sir this is the best swimming teaching vedio sirthank you so much sir

[@SwimUp]

Thanks and welcome!

[@hanifbashir745]

Amazing 👏...very much helpful...thanks

[@Dee-talks]

These videos are absolutely fabulous, so detailed, Informative and helpful. I learnt swimming without a coach and hence like u say in ur vids, my techniques aren't good therefore I struggle. I desperately want to change this and want to breathe correctly so that I can do lengths. Like others say here...I find I learn something and do better in the pool everytime I go. The correct technique is soooo important to gain full benefits of swimming. Also being good in the water is in a way a very essential life skill...given these times, this day and age, flash floods, hurricanes n wat not...(just saying) Swimming in a pool is way different than in the ocean or other water bodies. But ya some knowledge is better than no knowledge!!!! (Idk🤷🏾‍♀️) Thankful for this page. Will download the app. Hoping it works on Android.

[@danielcercasgarcia3044]

Thanks again for the explanation about breathing I will practice to breathing in the end of the armstroke how you doing in the examples greetings from Zacatlan Mexico

[@muraterkocevic9743]

Great video, full of practical tips, well explained. Now to the pool and implement them! Hopefully I don't get so tired and out of breath after 100m, my current sorry state...