How To Swim FREESTYLE Correctly

We'll break down proper freestyle technique from head to toe — body position, hand entry, the early vertical forearm catch, kick mechanics, and race strategy for every distance.

You'll learn why your head position is sinking your legs, why your thumb shouldn't enter the water first, the ideal kick size and flexibility, the best catch drills to build propulsion, and how race strategy changes between a 50, 200, and 1500 freestyle.

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In this video, you'll learn:
✅ The two ways to swim faster (drag vs. propulsion)
✅ Correct head position to reduce drag
✅ Which finger should enter the water first
✅ Early Vertical Forearm (EVF) catch technique
✅ Ideal freestyle kick size and flexibility
✅ Best catch drills: short dog, long dog & fist drill
✅ Race strategy for 50m, 200m, and 1500m freestyle
✅ Why you should master skills slowly before racing fast

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Body Position & Head Position
3:09 - Hand Entry
3:35 - Early Vertical Forearm Catch
4:21 - Kick Mechanics
6:04 - Catch Drills
7:51 - Race Strategy Overview
8:51 - 50m Freestyle Strategy
9:21 - 200m & Distance Strategy