Here are five basic tips for an efficient freestyle swimming technique:
1. Maintain a Streamlined Body Position
• Keep your head in a neutral position, looking down or slightly forward.
• Engage your core to keep your body straight and reduce drag in the water. Avoid letting your hips or legs sink.
2. Master the Breathing Technique
• Exhale fully underwater to make inhaling quick and efficient.
• Turn your head to the side, not lifting it, to breathe. This minimizes disruption to your body alignment.
3. Perfect Your Arm Stroke
• Enter the water with your fingertips first and extend your arm fully.
• Perform a high elbow catch, pulling the water with your forearm and hand, and push all the way past your hip.
4. Kick Efficiently
• Use a relaxed, steady flutter kick from your hips, not your knees.
• Keep your ankles loose and pointed to minimize resistance.
5. Focus on Rotation
• Rotate your body along your spine with each stroke to engage your core and increase reach.
• Avoid over-rotating; keep your movement balanced and smooth.
Practicing these tips consistently will help improve your speed, endurance, and efficiency in freestyle swimming.
