CATCH/PULL
Strong Points
Both sides, catch is starting with the entry of the other hand
Weak Points
Both sides, arm is too straight, scooping too deep
Both sides, pulling arm back before gathering with forearm (before early vertical forearm is established better)
Improvement Opportunities
Get a bigger grip on the water before pulling back
ARM SWITCH TIMING
Strong Points
Both sides, appears to be about right for this tempo
Weak Points
None to point out at this time.
Let’s see how the other changes affect this.
Improvement Opportunities
None to recommend at this point.
Let’s see how the other changes affect this.
BREATHING
Strong Points
Continuing lead arm extension while turning/returning from breathing
Very quick sip of air
Breathing bilaterally
Weak Points
Turning head at the same speed as the torso is turning
The recovery arm passes over your face it is turning back down
Improvement Opportunities
Turn toward air a fraction of a second sooner, and a bit more aggressively
Get to air slightly sooner, finish sooner
The head returns ahead of the recovery arm – you should not see your own arm passing overhead.
You may view some additional helpful focal points for Breathing on the 101 Focal Points page.