Freestyle Swimming Pull | Lesson 4 | Maximizing Your Pull

The main goal of your pull is to push as hard as possible backward against the water so that you move forward. An effective catch should create a large surface area with your hand and forearm, with which you can push backward against the water. Once you’ve created a large surface area, your goal should be to maintain the same surface area as long as possible throughout your pull. The speed at which you move your hand also affects the amount of propulsion you create. The faster you move your hand, the more propulsion you create. #swimming #freestyleswimming

0:00 - Intro
0:12 - Main goal of pull
0:31 - How to move more water
1:01 - Hand Speed

Learn more about improving your freestyle by going to The Complete Guide to Freestyle Swimming: https://www.usms.org/fitness-and-training/guides/freestyle

Or, you can go right to the section about freestyle pull: https://www.usms.org/fitness-and-training/guides/freestyle/pull

If you are looking for more videos like this, can find all of the videos in this series by going to our playlists.

Freestyle Pull: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUaeqTN0mwx-ttme-775cMcIbfADckbur
Freestyle Kick: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUaeqTN0mwx_LRxfrSlYtV1u2CuwDpELk
Freestyle Body Position: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUaeqTN0mwx-dmqgn-C6B4SSu8txy3LCX
Freestyle Breathing: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUaeqTN0mwx_M-3S0_T8_XZkQ5t2Gk84J

Learn more about improving your freestyle by going to The Complete Guide to Freestyle Swimming: https://www.usms.org/fitness-and-training/guides/freestyle

Or, you can go right to the section about freestyle kick: https://www.usms.org/fitness-and-training/guides/freestyle/kick

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Common Freestyle Breathing Mistakes and How to Fix Them! https://youtu.be/OCDRmpS8N5s
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