Proper Freestyle Technique

Introduction to Freestyle Swimming Drills

Overview of Freestyle Technique

• Coach Numa introduces the instructional video series on swim drills, starting with freestyle swimming.

• Emphasis is placed on the importance of reaching out in front with fingertips entering the water first.

• The correct positioning of the body is highlighted; water should be beside the body rather than underneath it during the stroke.

• The concept of "the catch" is introduced, which involves pulling back all the way to the hips for an effective stroke.

• Coach Numa mentions maintaining long, straight legs as a crucial aspect of proper freestyle technique.