{"id":348,"date":"2019-02-28T16:35:52","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T21:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/?p=348"},"modified":"2023-10-16T12:10:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T16:10:22","slug":"fix-freestyle-technique-swimmirror","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/fix-freestyle-technique-swimmirror\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Your Freestyle Technique with SwimMirror"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/fix-freestyle-technique-swimmirror\/#Tips_for_posture_line_and_balance\" >Tips for posture, line, and balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/fix-freestyle-technique-swimmirror\/#In_this_Article_Youll_Learn_About\" >In this Article, You\u2019ll Learn About:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/fix-freestyle-technique-swimmirror\/#Posture\" >Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/fix-freestyle-technique-swimmirror\/#Line\" >Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/fix-freestyle-technique-swimmirror\/#Balance\" >Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/fix-freestyle-technique-swimmirror\/#SwimMirror_Your_1_Swim_Tracking_Tool\" >SwimMirror: Your #1 Swim Tracking Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/fix-freestyle-technique-swimmirror\/#Ready_to_Purchase_SwimMirror_Today\" >Ready to Purchase SwimMirror Today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_posture_line_and_balance\"><\/span>Tips for posture, line, and balance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, you\u2019ve got a SwimMirror and you\u2019re eager to freestyle in the pool! But you\u2019re probably wondering: what are some neat tricks I can do with SwimMirror? How can it help me fix my technique? Read on for some age-old tips and tricks from the pros for effective freestyling.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"postu\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_this_Article_Youll_Learn_About\"><\/span>In this Article, You\u2019ll Learn About:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#postu\">Posture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\">Line<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">Balance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Posture\"><\/span>Posture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Head and body positions are critical when freestyling to utilize your energy efficiently and breathe properly. Like using wearied tires when driving on the road, your body shouldn\u2019t work against you; it should work <em>for<\/em> you.<\/p>\n<p>Examine yourself in the mirror: Is your head too high? Is your back arching? Is your posture opened up? If yes, use your SwimMirror as a point of focus for the entire length of the swim to help correct your posture. Keeping your head down will align with your spine and keep your back from arching.<\/p>\n<p id=\"two\">Although it might seem scary at first, letting your mouth and nose be in contact with water more often will actually improve breathing. Practice turning your head as your arm enters the water and return your head down quickly after each breath.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/swimmirror-interview-rowdy-gaines\/\">our interview with Rowdy Gaines<\/a>, he mentioned teaching kids to keep their heads up. \u201cIt\u2019s like when your mom and dad tell you to sit up at the table, you know? Good posture.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Line\"><\/span>Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Swimming in a straight line can be the last thing on your mind when freestyling a lap. Luckily, while using SwimMirror, you can imagine a straight line running through it as it casts your reflection. Keeping this in mind, you can make sure that when your hand enters the water, it doesn\u2019t cross the opposite side of your body. Imagining this line can also make sure your hand is tucked underneath the body during the pull phase. Practice doing this and you\u2019ll be less likely to be zig-zagging in the water.<\/p>\n<p id=\"three\">Next, try removing the lane lines to truly test yourself. You can arrange several SwimMirror panels into a triangle formation and track yourself as you are completing the circuit. Doing this will show you how straight you were during the course and you can repeat the path again to practice accuracy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balance\"><\/span>Balance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re out of breath and feel like you\u2019re losing balance, looking down at SwimMirror can help with a front-balance drill. First, start by facing down in the water as you\u2019re floating and reach out your arms so that they\u2019re in front of you and parallel to the mirror. Make sure the palm of your hands is facing down as you look downward. Time to start kicking! Raise your head to breathe, but quickly, your legs will start to sink. If you find this difficult, roll on your back, breathe and return to the original position.<\/p>\n<p>Examine yourself in the mirror as you complete the drill, looking for how your body is positioned and keeping an eye on your legs to make sure it\u2019s they\u2019re gently kicking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SwimMirror_Your_1_Swim_Tracking_Tool\"><\/span>SwimMirror: Your #1 Swim Tracking Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t have a SwimMirror yet? Don\u2019t miss out on this essential swimming tool and improve your freestyle strokes and techniques effectively!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"height: 415px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TigN1QlVzGE\" width=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more ways SwimMirror can fix your techniques? 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