Hi Wonross9836. Apologies for my late response. I missed your comment somehow. Thank you. Sinkers are some of my very favorites. Hoping we can get the series started back shortly.
You are welcome. Between our coaches we have at least 8 different ways to teach this. Sometimes it takes hearing it in just the right way 😊 Hope you are wildly successful Adrienne!
@@shannondent7052 You are not alone. I freak out on my back also. It has a weird sensation and the loss of control is truly felt. Practice makes perfect. Learn the right technique from a qualified coach and never leave his or her side until you get it. And you will!
Thank you ! I have a big question - I am 62and have been trying freestyle for two years and here is what happens: With fins I can do a very good Freestyle With a swim belt I can do a very good Freestyle With a pool buoy I can do a very good Freestyle If I use none of the three above devices - I fall apart and can't keep form. I have one goggle in and one goggle out and breathing in the bow wave. I am kicking a decent flutter kick Pull and catch are good Any clues why I fall apart ? So without wearing anything I fall apart after about third stroke Thank you in advance !!!
Thanks for the comment! Without seeing your stroke, it's a little difficult for us to determine the issue, but I know this was an issue for @perrychristenberry back when he was first learning freestyle. A couple possible issues are: 1) You might not be generating enough power in your flutter kick to keep your legs afloat. This could be the kick is too small, you're kicking from your knees rather than your hips, or your only driving your legs in one direction rather than both up and down. I would check out Justin's video on flutter kicking: ruclips.net/video/PyS3hkU1-is/видео.htmlsi=AOJBrZWFhzEF65Bi 2) You may be kicking with the wrong timing. We don't often teach it until a swimmer has become more advanced or it becomes necessary, but there is a correct way to time your flutter kick with your arms. This is the 6 beat kick. Hopefully this makes sense, the way it goes is as your right arm reaches forward your left leg should be finishing it's kick. Then you take 3 kicks as your arms switch where your left arm reaches while your right leg finishes. This helps keep the stroke balanced through the water. When that balance is off, it can cause jerkiness to a stroke and potentially sink the legs. I hope one of these can help solve your issue! Let us know if you have any more questions!
@@RFFE- I wish we did too; I love your part of the world. There are more and more instructors teaching adults in a style and with a philosophy similar to ours. I see new folks at least monthly on youtube with similar styles. I love seeing it and I hope you find someone close to home. I'll keep my eyes open.
Hi Paul. This turn is certainly one of many where you can get water in your sinuses, which is unpleasant at best. You can keep water our of your nose by blowing out of your nose while you are turning. If air is going out your nose, water cannot go in. And It only takes a short blow as you turn when your nose is pointing to the side. Once your nose is pointing down or is out of the water while on your back, there's no need to continue blowing. You can also wear a nose clip, especially while practicing, to keep the water out. Then, once you have the turn down, work the turn while concentrating on blowing out through the process. Hope that helps.
Hi Sushi. That’s a common challenge with rolls and why we often recommend nose clips until you have mastered the roll, but here are the things to keep in mind: blow out of your nose lightly (or hum) while rolling (or simply hold your nose closed with your fingers) - these will keep the water out of your nose (and one hand is all you need for the roll). Roll slow and controlled (I say as slow as you can roll)- keeping your head stable in the water, start the move by dropping one hip toward the bottom and use the opposite hand to help finish the roll. The hip is the key to success here. I want to redo this video one day. I can teach it easier now. I wish you great success!! and thank you for the comment.
@@perrychristenberry1913, I have been watching your coaching videos to learn swimming. I have terrible phobia and just got to floating and kicking with a kick board. The thought of letting the kick board go, freaks me out. These videos are helping in doing the drills and getting comfortable in water. Please consider redoing this video to show the easier way that you mentioned
Hi @@Savvy-h9f. Congratulations on your movement so far and your determination. I'm glad these videos are helping. Don't feel the need to rush getting rid of the kickboard; if you simply work on finding comfort and feeling the water hold you up (the kickboard can't do that), then you'll be moving to your next step in no time. We are hoping to redo or supplement these videos this year. I can tell you the big focus on seal rolls that I did not address well is dropping your hip. Your hip controls how well this skill works (don't try it at all until you're comfortable on your front and back floats). If you can stay straight and drop one hip toward the bottom of the pool, you have made great progress toward accomplishing this move. Best of luck to you. We should have some new videos up in March.
@@perrychristenberry1913, thank you so much for replying. I have not learnt back float yet, although the coach helped me get into a back float, I was screaming and shouting and remembering God in panic! I will try the back float and recovery and then try the seal rolls! Waiting for March to see your new videos :)
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I’m a sinking swimming pupil but I love to have you as my swimming instructor.
Hi Wonross9836. Apologies for my late response. I missed your comment somehow. Thank you. Sinkers are some of my very favorites. Hoping we can get the series started back shortly.
Excellent coaching lessons they have helped me and my daughter very much,thanks Coach😊
Thank you I think I can do it now have not seen it taught this way
You are welcome. Between our coaches we have at least 8 different ways to teach this. Sometimes it takes hearing it in just the right way 😊 Hope you are wildly successful Adrienne!
Excellent coach
Thank you for the kindness.
U r the Best....
Thanks for the kindness Najmeh. Wishing you a lifetime of comfort in the water.
What are some ways to get over a fear of floating on your back? I freak out sssooooo bad.
It’s the most relaxing. You have all the air and you can see so much. Relax and follow a video they have on how to do back float.
@@kapri5095 i know now! I actually swim 3-4x/wk now and I looooove swimming on my back 😁. It’s so relaxing after doing a 100m swim.
@@shannondent7052 You are not alone. I freak out on my back also. It has a weird sensation and the loss of control is truly felt. Practice makes perfect. Learn the right technique from a qualified coach and never leave his or her side until you get it. And you will!
Thank you !
I have a big question -
I am 62and have been trying freestyle for two years and here is what happens:
With fins I can do a very good Freestyle
With a swim belt I can do a very good Freestyle
With a pool buoy I can do a very good Freestyle
If I use none of the three above devices - I fall apart and can't keep form.
I have one goggle in and one goggle out and breathing in the bow wave.
I am kicking a decent flutter kick
Pull and catch are good
Any clues why I fall apart ?
So without wearing anything I fall apart after about third stroke
Thank you in advance !!!
Thanks for the comment! Without seeing your stroke, it's a little difficult for us to determine the issue, but I know this was an issue for @perrychristenberry back when he was first learning freestyle. A couple possible issues are:
1) You might not be generating enough power in your flutter kick to keep your legs afloat. This could be the kick is too small, you're kicking from your knees rather than your hips, or your only driving your legs in one direction rather than both up and down. I would check out Justin's video on flutter kicking: ruclips.net/video/PyS3hkU1-is/видео.htmlsi=AOJBrZWFhzEF65Bi
2) You may be kicking with the wrong timing. We don't often teach it until a swimmer has become more advanced or it becomes necessary, but there is a correct way to time your flutter kick with your arms. This is the 6 beat kick. Hopefully this makes sense, the way it goes is as your right arm reaches forward your left leg should be finishing it's kick. Then you take 3 kicks as your arms switch where your left arm reaches while your right leg finishes. This helps keep the stroke balanced through the water. When that balance is off, it can cause jerkiness to a stroke and potentially sink the legs.
I hope one of these can help solve your issue! Let us know if you have any more questions!
Which location this coach training? I need to tour please
:-) We're at Texas Wesleyan University pool in Fort Worth, TX on Saturday mornings and weekday evenings. Always glad to have guests!
@@RFFE- I wish we did too; I love your part of the world. There are more and more instructors teaching adults in a style and with a philosophy similar to ours. I see new folks at least monthly on youtube with similar styles. I love seeing it and I hope you find someone close to home. I'll keep my eyes open.
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What about breathing? Water goes to nose?
Hi Paul. This turn is certainly one of many where you can get water in your sinuses, which is unpleasant at best. You can keep water our of your nose by blowing out of your nose while you are turning. If air is going out your nose, water cannot go in. And It only takes a short blow as you turn when your nose is pointing to the side. Once your nose is pointing down or is out of the water while on your back, there's no need to continue blowing. You can also wear a nose clip, especially while practicing, to keep the water out. Then, once you have the turn down, work the turn while concentrating on blowing out through the process. Hope that helps.
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I am sure it must be easier to actually do it in the water than it is to figure it out by watching a video.
Water ends up getting in my nostrils everytime i do seal rolls
Hi Sushi. That’s a common challenge with rolls and why we often recommend nose clips until you have mastered the roll, but here are the things to keep in mind: blow out of your nose lightly (or hum) while rolling (or simply hold your nose closed with your fingers) - these will keep the water out of your nose (and one hand is all you need for the roll). Roll slow and controlled (I say as slow as you can roll)- keeping your head stable in the water, start the move by dropping one hip toward the bottom and use the opposite hand to help finish the roll. The hip is the key to success here. I want to redo this video one day. I can teach it easier now. I wish you great success!! and thank you for the comment.
@@perrychristenberry1913, I have been watching your coaching videos to learn swimming. I have terrible phobia and just got to floating and kicking with a kick board. The thought of letting the kick board go, freaks me out.
These videos are helping in doing the drills and getting comfortable in water. Please consider redoing this video to show the easier way that you mentioned
Hi @@Savvy-h9f. Congratulations on your movement so far and your determination. I'm glad these videos are helping. Don't feel the need to rush getting rid of the kickboard; if you simply work on finding comfort and feeling the water hold you up (the kickboard can't do that), then you'll be moving to your next step in no time. We are hoping to redo or supplement these videos this year. I can tell you the big focus on seal rolls that I did not address well is dropping your hip. Your hip controls how well this skill works (don't try it at all until you're comfortable on your front and back floats). If you can stay straight and drop one hip toward the bottom of the pool, you have made great progress toward accomplishing this move. Best of luck to you. We should have some new videos up in March.
@@perrychristenberry1913, thank you so much for replying. I have not learnt back float yet, although the coach helped me get into a back float, I was screaming and shouting and remembering God in panic! I will try the back float and recovery and then try the seal rolls!
Waiting for March to see your new videos :)
Wishing you presence of mind as you continue your journey.@@Savvy-h9f