There really is no perfect way to swim freestyle but there are basic freestyle technique elements you should adhere to. Because swimmers have different sizes and shapes of bones, as well as different levels of strength and mobility in their joints, they will swim differently, even if they're following the key principles. That doesn't mean one way is right or better; it just might mean that one way is better for a particular swimmer. These differences aren't necessarily learned. Instead, they emerge because of the unique capabilities of each person. Just as important, the distance of a race can affect how someone swims. #freestyleswimming #frontcrawl #mastersswimming

0:00 Intro
0:23 Differences in swimmers' bodies
0:59 Differences in arm recoveries
1:18 Differences in pulls
1:27 Differences in stroke timing
1:42 Differences in timing and breathing
2:12 Which freestyle stroke is best?

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Be sure to watch these other videos:
Common Freestyle Breathing Mistakes and How to Fix Them!    • Common Freestyle Breathing Mistakes  
or
Start with the basics of: Swimming 101: How to put on a Swim Cap here    • How to Put on a Swim Cap  Swimming 101  

About U.S. Masters Swimming:
U.S. Masters Swimming encourages adults to enjoy the health, fitness, and social benefits of swimming by providing more than 2,000 adult swimming programs and events across the country, including open water and pool competitions. USMS’s nearly 55,000 members range from age 18 to 100+ and include swimmers of all ability levels. The nonprofit also trains and certifies coaches and provides online workouts, a bimonthly member magazine, monthly eNewsletters, and technique articles and videos at www.usms.org.