FRS08 Category: Underwater Free Return

Description:

Engage catch with high elbow and pull to the top of the shoulder and recover much like a single arm breast stroke recovery underwater.   Recover back to the catch position as you alternate strokes

Purpose:

This drill can help train a full extension for freestyle to recover the arm to the desired extended catch position.  . It is Important to learn this skill in order to add Tennessee turns to your practices.

Variations:

FRS08-01 On the surface

• It is best to first learn to do this drill properly at the surface with normal breathing

FRS08-02 Completely submerged (Full Video Link TN Turns)

• As part of Tennessee Turns, it is good to practice this drill fully submerged

FRS08-03 With Paddles (GIF)

• Glide Paddles can help elongate the lead arm and stability the lead arm
• Touch Paddles can help focus on the ‘Push’ phase just prior to the outsweep
• Precision Paddles can help ensure that you don’t bend the wrist back for the ‘Push’ phase too soon (i.e hold the water on the forearm as long as possible)