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- Q How can I improve my freestyle technique?
- A The key to efficient freestyle is to stay as horizontal as possible. At full stroke extension, you should be able to picture an imaginary straight line running from the tip of your fingers, through your body to your toes. Being horizontal reduces drag and keeps you moving quickly through the water. The key to this position in freestyle is keeping your head facing downwards towards the bottom of the pool. This is easier said than done as the temptation is to tilt your face forward to see the direction in which you are going, but doing this causes the spine to bend and the whole body to be out of line. To master the correct technique, practice with a snorkel (so you don’t have to focus on breathing) and swim a few lengths, all the time keeping your eyes straight down and your body as horizontal as possible.
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