Perfect Hand-Entry for Your Freestyle
Perfect Hand-Entry for Your Freestyle
Jun 21, 2019
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The hand entry is a common trouble spot in freestyle swimming technique! Both entering too low or too high can mess with efficiency and lead to bad habits. Entering Too Low What happens: The hand enters the water too close to the swimmer's head or shoulde | SwimGym
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Getting your hand entry right in freestyle can make or break your stroke efficiency. In this clip, you’ll see two common mistakes: entering the water too flat (which causes a splashy, momentum-killing drag) and leading with the elbow (which throws off your timing and puts strain on the shoulder). Both may feel fast—but they’re slowing you down. Watch closely as the correct example shows a clean, correct entry: fingertips first, just in front of the shoulder line, with the elbow slightly higher.
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During freestyle hand entry, your hand should enter the water cleanly and extend forward underwater in a straight line toward the front (not upward or downward). Once the hand enters, it should follow the line of the body and prepare for the catch phase — not break upward toward the surface. ❌ Common Mistake: Some swimmers mistakenly let their hand rise or drift upward after entry, which causes: • Inefficient movement • Loss of propulsion setup • Extra drag #Swimming #swimgym #swimlife #swimrun
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“Think your freestyle hand entry doesn’t matter? Think again—this small tweak can make a big difference.” Many swimmers unknowingly compromise their speed and efficiency with incorrect hand entry, such as overreaching or entering with a wide arm position. These mistakes increase drag and disrupt stroke rhythm. The fix? Aim for a hand entry directly in line with your shoulder, fingers leading, to set up a powerful catch. This alignment reduces resistance and prepares you for an effective pull. Th
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Freestyle seems like an easy stroke to learn but it’s one of the hardest strokes to perfect💧 Incorporate this drill into your practice to focus on gaining length in your stroke, focusing on a fingertip down hand entry, and a good body roll🔥 Use this Straight Arm Freestyle drill to get one step closer to having the best stroke in the pool💪 📸: @jesseputs @benproudswim @jamesgibson____ •••••#swimming #swimmer #swim #swimmingpool #swimpractice #swimlife #swimmemes #swimmers #swimteam #swimmersli
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