Still a beginner, my words will reflect the knowledge I've gained from other swimming RUclips channels or from my coach. But I won't say anything new, as you described and summarized your technique quite well. I like your rotation and body position on your non-breathing side. Rotation is around 45 degrees, hips are relatively flat, good horizontal position minimizing drag. On your breathing side, there is significant over-rotation, almost 90 degrees, with hips as well. More energy and time are needed to maintain your balance; hand position and the "scissors"-like position at the peak of rotation also create quite a bit of drag. If you can make your breathing side much more similar to your non-breathing side, the technique should be more balanced and actually quicker. Regarding rotation, I've been told that the rotation in the shoulders should be greater than in the hips, and the hips should remain relatively flat. Overall, impressive time and a great video. Thank you a lot. You are a great inspiration
I'm 60 years old, & I have been swiming for at last 20 years, I try to remain & improve my speed by the years , but l can't get fastet than 1:50 100 m' ! and about 20:15 for 1 k"m . Your video is one of the best teaching cilp I ever saw , thanks greatly . Tamir
Another great video! Thank you for leaving the faults in as well. It helps those who are learning to understand that there's always room for improvement, even at your level. It would be really interesting to see another video analysis of you later in the year, after you've worked on the over-rotation issue, and see a comparison between the two styles then.
Try this to fix the over rotation. Rather than thinking of leading the extension with your arms or your hands, think keeping elbow hands and shoulders loose. The extension comes from the other shoulder pulling back
You'd create less drag if you let your palms sink under your wrist as you are reaching for full extension. You can see how you are creating resistance by having your palm after entry stay too close to the surface. Other than this, great video, thanks a lot!
Nice tips! but also worth mentioning that amount flexibility, coordination, catch quality here far from most amateur swimmers level, so not easy to Implement the next day😅
Do you think it is possible to do less than 1 minute in the 100 freestyle and 100 medley just by training 40 minutes a day and without being an athlete? I've been swimming for 2 years, I'm 29 years old. I do 1.10 in 100 free and 1.20 in 100 medley.
My problem is that after 500-600m, I can't maintain body rotation due to fatigue, especially in my arm because of the high catch elbow. When that happens, my swimming looks crappy. What is the solution?
Try thinking about swimming in a smaller cylinder. If you keep your elbow a little higher in your pull phase it will cause a lot less drag resistance on your shoulder and arm, then pulling so deep, and if you take the breath as your hand is passing your belly button, it’ll allow you to get your face back down quickly. These are just things that might make it easier to hold that pace longer.
I'm not 100% sure but here is maybe something you could improve: At 5:40 your arm streches out. It should be parallel to the water surface or slightly facing downwards, with hand below ellbow below shoulder. At 8:50 you can see that your arm faces slightly upwards, creating unnecessary drag. By keeping your arms parallel to the surface you not only create less drag but also facilitate the catch phase. Again, I'm not a professional or a faster swimmer than you, but here is what I saw. Hope that is usefull and thank you for every bit of knowledge you provide us with, Coach. 🐳🐟
Excellent video! You surely know how to move well in the water. You primarly use your legs to have a good horizontal position and not for propulsion, is there a reason for that? My kicking is terrible as and I am trying to improve on it. If you have a good video on legs propulsion that would be appreciated.
@@thibod07 thank you so much! In regards to kicking, when going at a smooth pace/longer distances, I use my legs as a tool to stay balanced and maintain body position 😊 if you over kick you’ll fatigue very quickly as legs are the biggest muscles of your body. I will definitely post some videos on kicking 😊
Great video! You are a great swimmer! Minor point about your stroke that I would add is that your fingers are splayed a little too far apart on your left hand. What do you think?
@@dcoughman thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it & found it useful 😊 Awesome observation, in terms of finger width I try not to over think it - not closed, not spread, just relaxed hands 😊
Is 1:10/100m fast? Because I think it's actually very slow. My 13y/o son is currently swimming 1:13/100m, 5 months after his knee surgery. I'm thinking he's swimming pretty slow, but giving him some slack due to his knee surgery. He was swimming 1:00/100m prior to his knee surgery, and I was thinking it's at least 5 seconds slower than where he needs to be at his age. Am I off here?
Hey, First of all, I hope your son has a speedy recovery & I wish him and yourself all the best. In this video I talk about long distance swimming & not competitive pool swimming. 1.10 is a pace I hold over 800/1000m. To answer your question, 1.00min at 13/yo is fantastic results 😊
I sometimes find when I tuck my head down a small degree, it helps bring my legs up so I am floating more and it brings my legs up. I like how far your reach, which enables you to push more water, but I try to hit the 11 and 1 on a clock. On your reach, your hand is too far to the right.
@@lcdjnckhr I had it for a long time until I applied tips from 'Effortless Swimming' recent video on shoulder pain. Yes, you are right, lower the elbow and widen the arm/elbow, so it recovers in bigger angle above water surface (in other words - do not recover arm in straight position but bend it and keep wider). It really took the pain off my shoulders and I can swim more and use paddles 👍
Hey! There can be many reasons for this, But the most common one is not enough rotation. If you just try to lift your elbow up without body rotation you are putting a lot of strain on your shoulder, instead - make sure you are rotated before going into your recovery 😊
2:10 "please leave a comment if there's something i'm doing wrong" huummm you're swimming at 1:09 pace i dont think there is a lot to improve... yes you can but most of us swim way much slower than you so you wont get a lot of advice (a least from me...) maybe your legs when you're rotating. Really nice video btw
Still a beginner, my words will reflect the knowledge I've gained from other swimming RUclips channels or from my coach. But I won't say anything new, as you described and summarized your technique quite well.
I like your rotation and body position on your non-breathing side. Rotation is around 45 degrees, hips are relatively flat, good horizontal position minimizing drag.
On your breathing side, there is significant over-rotation, almost 90 degrees, with hips as well. More energy and time are needed to maintain your balance; hand position and the "scissors"-like position at the peak of rotation also create quite a bit of drag. If you can make your breathing side much more similar to your non-breathing side, the technique should be more balanced and actually quicker.
Regarding rotation, I've been told that the rotation in the shoulders should be greater than in the hips, and the hips should remain relatively flat.
Overall, impressive time and a great video. Thank you a lot. You are a great inspiration
Wow what an awesome comment!
Impressive analysis, thank you so much ❤
I'm 60 years old, & I have been swiming for at last 20 years, I try to remain & improve my speed by the years , but l can't get fastet than 1:50 100 m' ! and about 20:15 for 1 k"m . Your video is one of the best teaching cilp I ever saw , thanks greatly . Tamir
Thank you for your kind message, at your age going those times is insanely impressive, great work!
I hope to be as fast as you when I’m 60 😊🤩
i'm 58 and that is my exact speed as well! ha ha
@@Lseperformance
Thanks for your compliment.
Unfortunately I do not know how to make flip turns .or do that well . How fitty .
Another great video!
Thank you for leaving the faults in as well. It helps those who are learning to understand that there's always room for improvement, even at your level.
It would be really interesting to see another video analysis of you later in the year, after you've worked on the over-rotation issue, and see a comparison between the two styles then.
Thank you very much,
That’s a great video idea. Stay tuned! 🙏🏼
Great video, very educative e well explained. Cheers!
Excellent, I'm 75 and still learning.
@@joe-hp4nk great work, proud of you 🔥
Thank you! These are some things I need to work on for sure! Very helpful video showing great technique!
Thank you so much for you kind comment, I greatly appreciate the feedback & glad that you found the video useful 😊❤
Would love to see similar analysis for the other three strokes! Thank you, and keep swimming 💪🏽
Thank you so much! Stay tuned 😊
I am trying to improve my freestyle , this is one of the best video that I have seen thank you so much.
@@PravinLallah that’s means so much, I’m glad you found it useful 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Try this to fix the over rotation. Rather than thinking of leading the extension with your arms or your hands, think keeping elbow hands and shoulders loose. The extension comes from the other shoulder pulling back
@@edwarding4355 noted, thank you 🙏🏼❤️
You'd create less drag if you let your palms sink under your wrist as you are reaching for full extension. You can see how you are creating resistance by having your palm after entry stay too close to the surface. Other than this, great video, thanks a lot!
Great observation, noted!
Thank you 🙏🏼
I saw this too, glide arm needs to be lower
Mostly on breathing side
Some great insight ❤
More excellent stuff to learn from you. Thanks for helping 🎉
Thank you, my pleasure, so glad you find my videos useful 😊
Wonderful explanation 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Nice tips! but also worth mentioning that amount flexibility, coordination, catch quality here far from most amateur swimmers level, so not easy to Implement the next day😅
My typical training is (25m)
1x500 warm-up
5x200 in 3:10
5x100 in 1:35
5x50 in 1:00
Im 36. What's yours?
Do you think it is possible to do less than 1 minute in the 100 freestyle and 100 medley just by training 40 minutes a day and without being an athlete? I've been swimming for 2 years, I'm 29 years old. I do 1.10 in 100 free and 1.20 in 100 medley.
Hey!
Yes I think so, with the right approach & a lot of hard work.
I think it’s possible 😊
If I can maintain this form over 1,500 it would be great. It means you'd only need 17:30 for the 1,500, way better than most amateurs.
Very helpful. Thank you ❤
You’re most welcome ❤
Damn, your smooth and calm 100 m freestyle has the same time mark that my best mark 😭
@@luizz3945 you’ll get there one day, I have no doubt 😊🔥
My short course pb is 1:09 long course is 1:11 however have recently been hitting 1:20 pace in training!
That’s fantastic, great work ❤
So you're getting slower. Is that what you mean
Great vid coach 🎉
My problem is that after 500-600m, I can't maintain body rotation due to fatigue, especially in my arm because of the high catch elbow. When that happens, my swimming looks crappy. What is the solution?
Try thinking about swimming in a smaller cylinder. If you keep your elbow a little higher in your pull phase it will cause a lot less drag resistance on your shoulder and arm, then pulling so deep, and if you take the breath as your hand is passing your belly button, it’ll allow you to get your face back down quickly. These are just things that might make it easier to hold that pace longer.
I'm not 100% sure but here is maybe something you could improve:
At 5:40 your arm streches out. It should be parallel to the water surface or slightly facing downwards, with hand below ellbow below shoulder.
At 8:50 you can see that your arm faces slightly upwards, creating unnecessary drag.
By keeping your arms parallel to the surface you not only create less drag but also facilitate the catch phase.
Again, I'm not a professional or a faster swimmer than you, but here is what I saw.
Hope that is usefull and thank you for every bit of knowledge you provide us with, Coach. 🐳🐟
Some awesome observations! I agree.
Great job 🙏🏼😊
My absolute pleasure 😊
Excellent video! You surely know how to move well in the water.
You primarly use your legs to have a good horizontal position and not for propulsion, is there a reason for that?
My kicking is terrible as and I am trying to improve on it.
If you have a good video on legs propulsion that would be appreciated.
@@thibod07 thank you so much!
In regards to kicking, when going at a smooth pace/longer distances, I use my legs as a tool to stay balanced and maintain body position 😊 if you over kick you’ll fatigue very quickly as legs are the biggest muscles of your body.
I will definitely post some videos on kicking 😊
Dang!
❤
Great video!
Thank you sir ❤
on a scale 0-100% how much of effort are you putting to get that 1:10/ 100m?
On a scale of 1-10, it would have to be a 6/7 😊
Great video! You are a great swimmer! Minor point about your stroke that I would add is that your fingers are splayed a little too far apart on your left hand. What do you think?
@@dcoughman thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it & found it useful 😊
Awesome observation, in terms of finger width I try not to over think it - not closed, not spread, just relaxed hands 😊
Lovely position✌️ how many can u do it? What is the rest thanks mate
Is 1:10/100m fast? Because I think it's actually very slow. My 13y/o son is currently swimming 1:13/100m, 5 months after his knee surgery. I'm thinking he's swimming pretty slow, but giving him some slack due to his knee surgery. He was swimming 1:00/100m prior to his knee surgery, and I was thinking it's at least 5 seconds slower than where he needs to be at his age. Am I off here?
Hey,
First of all, I hope your son has a speedy recovery & I wish him and yourself all the best.
In this video I talk about long distance swimming & not competitive pool swimming. 1.10 is a pace I hold over 800/1000m.
To answer your question, 1.00min at 13/yo is fantastic results 😊
Nice,
the question is how much do you swim per week and per session?
Hey!
I swim 1-2 times a week and only 1/1.5km a week 😊
As mentioned my times are still there due to my swimming background 😊
Thanks!
🎉🎉
I sometimes find when I tuck my head down a small degree, it helps bring my legs up so I am floating more and it brings my legs up. I like how far your reach, which enables you to push more water, but I try to hit the 11 and 1 on a clock. On your reach, your hand is too far to the right.
Fantastic observation 😊
I have pain in my front shoulder because my high elbow catch is too high, do you or does anyone has tips? 🤔🙂
@@lcdjnckhr I had it for a long time until I applied tips from 'Effortless Swimming' recent video on shoulder pain. Yes, you are right, lower the elbow and widen the arm/elbow, so it recovers in bigger angle above water surface (in other words - do not recover arm in straight position but bend it and keep wider). It really took the pain off my shoulders and I can swim more and use paddles 👍
Hey!
There can be many reasons for this,
But the most common one is not enough rotation.
If you just try to lift your elbow up without body rotation you are putting a lot of strain on your shoulder, instead - make sure you are rotated before going into your recovery 😊
@@Lseperformance Thank u 🙏
When do you initiate rotation?
arm entry?
arm starts catching?
right before arm starts pulling?
@@simonhiaubeng6689 I like to initiate my rotation upon my hand entry, I find this works best 😊
Many different ways of thinking about it 🙏🏼
@@Lseperformance Thanks! and for generously sharing your knowledge.
@@simonhiaubeng6689 absolute pleasure ❤️
2:10 "please leave a comment if there's something i'm doing wrong" huummm you're swimming at 1:09 pace i dont think there is a lot to improve... yes you can but most of us swim way much slower than you so you wont get a lot of advice (a least from me...) maybe your legs when you're rotating. Really nice video btw
how many strokes per min is this?
I don’t know exactly, but my guess would be between 70-90 strokes/min 😊
What happened to your pinky
Especially at 6 minutes
I am trying to swim below 2:00/100 over 2k fistance 😅
Try freediving?
👍🏽
It seems 1:30 per 100m
Could you show full 100m record?
Nice,
the question is how much do you swim per week and per session?