Freestyle - Learn to Swim Freestyle - Step 1

Posted by Glenn Mills on Feb 01, 2011 11:50AM (30,358 views)

Here's a sneak preview of a basic freestyle video we're working on.

We're sure you've seen this extremely simple technique before, but as we move this forward, you'll be presented with many options in how to build your freestyle. There are more exciting aspects about this video / course as well, and we'll be releasing details over the next few weeks.

Take a quick look, and no matter what level of swimmer you are, always remember to revisit the basics every once in a while. There's always something else to learn.

freestyle, learn-to-swim, balance

Responses

wiken6281	Responded Feb 04, 2011 04:10PM Doesn't get anymore fundamental than that.
ryandm74	Responded Mar 11, 2011 12:13AM I am new to swimming, and I don't understand. What do you mean by the phrase "press in at your chest" ? How is that done?
Glenn Mills	Responded Mar 11, 2011 12:15AM Lean into the water without tucking your chin. Push your chest down a bit and your hips will naturally start to rise.
Sapna	Responded May 15, 2011 05:36AM thanks a million for this, very very useful as i'm a new swimmer. Eagerly waiting for the next part, hope it comes out soon
Sapna	Responded May 21, 2011 05:47AM Dear Glenn, we are eagerly waiting for the next part of the video.
Shahid	Responded Mar 31, 2012 11:29AM Its truly basic, I quickly want to share one learning, normally in videos it seems that the swimmer is using power to move forward, but the more relaxed one swims , the more is the speed and the lesser is the fatique

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