Freestyle Overall

Hey, guys! I'm back with even more swimming content. Now that covered all basic aspects, I would like to give an overall tip that includes coordination, hand work and footwork. Freestyle is the fastest stroke, but it doesn't mean if your freestyle is faster than your breaststroke or backstroke or even butterfly, it doesn't mean that your freestyle is better than any of your other styles. Here in Indonesia, the average for a 50 m freestyle in a competition is 32 seconds for the 11-12 age group. My personal best for freestyle is 31 seconds and even better when doing relays. You are always faster when doing relays because you are more prepared for a jump. My time can increase by a second if I'm not the first person in the relay. If you think 'Oh, I can't swim this certain style. Now I don't need to train for it.' Never think that way. An individual medley is something not much people join because it's tiring and very little people are specialized in different styles.  

Without the correct timing and power, your swim will be messed up. Also remember a good posture when swimming. Keep your head down and balance your body. If your feet are underwater in a 90 degrees pose, there will be a lot of drag. That's why you should stay flat 180 degrees facing the water for less drag. When you just reach the water in a streamline position, kick butterfly for three to five times. After that, start your explosive swim. Remember to kick your feet deep down underwater. Always make a consistent, steady beat to imperfect your stroke. Make an upside down 'L' shape with your hand and slice the water when you reach the surface. After that, execute the 'L'.

Instruments for freestyle are the buoy, paddle, fins, board, and snorkel. The snorkel is used for enlarging your lung capacity and head position the paddles for hand practice with the buoys; remember to stop moving your feet when using buoys. The board and fins are used for the feet. The ideal way to use these tools are quite easy. Paddles are used by slipping your fingers inside the bands of the paddles then just swim normally with it. Fins are just like shoes, and the buoy is slipped in the middle of your hips, below your crotch.

This freestyle series was an amazing experience. It was great to share with you guys, although I didn't get any suggestions from comenteers :/ but it was great anyway. I hope I helped, see you again for butterfly!