Summary of How to Improve Your Freestyle Pull & Catch

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This video provides a comprehensive overview of how to improve your freestyle pull and catch technique. It covers the five phases of the arm stroke, explains the importance of having an early vertical forearm, and offers drills and exercises to help you improve your form. The video also highlights the my swim pro app and book as additional resources for swimming workouts and training plans.

• 00:00:00 This video explains how to improve your freestyle pull and catch technique. The five phases of the arm stroke are explained, and the importance of having an early vertical forearm is highlighted. The catch phase is explained, and how to pull the water in a straight line with an early vertical forearm. The pull phase is explained, and how to make a paddle with a bent elbow and pull the water in a straight line. The exit phase is explained, and how to push the water with the arm.
• 00:05:00 This video presents a five-part breakdown of how to improve your freestyle pull and catch. The first part focuses on open finger swimming, fist drills, and Aqua Knuckles. The second part focuses on separating fingers and practicing four sets of fifty with Aqua Knuckles. The third part focuses on four sets of 450 with paddles, and the fourth part focuses on one hundred freestyle with fins. The final part is a cooldown.
• 00:10:00 This video demonstrates how to improve your freestyle pull and catch, with fist drills, aqua knuckles paddles, and fins. The workout will help you improve your feel of the water and your fundamental technique, which will help you swim faster and smarter. The aqua knuckles linked in the description are available with a discount code, and the my swim pro mobile app is also available for iOS and Android. If you're interested in more swimming workouts like this one, or in learning about swimming training plans specifically tailored to your needs, be sure to check out my swim pro app and my new book, Swim Like a Pro. Finally, if you haven't joined the my swim pro global community yet, it's worth checking out because there are over 10,000 members from over 100 countries.