Head position is the foundation of good swimming. Your body takes cues from your head, meaning that if your head is in the wrong position, it could throw off your entire stroke and … See more

Once you’ve got your head position down, it’s time to add in breathing. We know breathing can be really challenging when you’re new to swimming, and it can be tempting t… See more

Now for the pull. Your hand should enter the water fingertips first, slightly wider than your shoulders. Think 11 and 1 on a clock! Related: What is Early Vertical Forearm? Reach and … See more

Related: 5 Common Kicking Mistakes Swimmers Make In freestyle kick, your legs should be relatively straight, with minimal knee bend. The kick should come from your hips, rathe… See more

And finally, your rotation puts each aspect of your stroke together. As you swim, your body should rotate from side to side to maximize your distance per stroke. When you rotate, … See more