Swimming Analysis - Lesley

In this swim analysis, we review Lesley’s stroke and highlight her strong progression since May, noting improved stability, better core engagement, and a more propulsive kick.
Key Improvements:
- Stability: Head wobble is gone, and your core is driving your hips to roll.
- Kick: Much more propulsive, helping reduce resistance.
- Left Arm: Your high elbow in the catch phase has minimized width issues, leading to better body alignment and reduced lateral movement.
Catch Phase:
The right-side catch is improving, especially with the ONE ARM FREESTYLE drill. You’re setting up well in the stroke's rear phase but need to hit a 90-degree elbow bend for better water hold.
On the left side, although your elbow position is good, the path is too wide, dragging your upper body laterally and causing a midline crossover. We’ll focus on achieving the same 90-degree bend as on the right side.
Hand Exit:
Currently, you're losing propulsion by releasing the water too early. We need to maintain hold until the end of the stroke for better momentum. Rear sculling drills will help reinforce this.
Timing:
Your timing is slightly off, with the pulling arm engaging too early while the opposite arm is still recovering. We’ll use the catch-up drill to adjust timing so your stroke becomes more fluid and efficient, maximizing velocity.
Excellent work, Lesley! Your hard work is paying off, and you're swimming with much more control.