{"id":67764,"date":"2016-04-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/uncategorized\/10-drills-to-improve-your-freestyle\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T17:35:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T16:35:42","slug":"10-drills-to-improve-your-freestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/en\/training-technique\/10-drills-to-improve-your-freestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Freestyle Drills for Improved Technique and Endurance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Freestyle<\/span> just might be some of the most fun you can have in the water. It’s the fastest stroke, which gives <\/span>swimmers<\/span> the best results they can wish for; smashing a PR feels even better when the numbers are so low already.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An improved <\/span>freestyle technique<\/span> and a stronger, fitter body can all be achieved through <\/span>regular freestyle drills<\/span>. In this article, we’ll share with you some of our favorite <\/span>swimming drills<\/span> specifically designed to improve your <\/span>freestyle swimming<\/span>. Lots of training does carry with it a potentially higher risk of injury. So, following the <\/span>freestyle<\/span> swim workouts<\/span>, we’ll give you some advice on how to avoid injury while <\/span>swimming freestyle<\/span> so you can enjoy longevity while working on your <\/span>swimming technique<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Top <\/b>Freestyle Drills<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Based on the results of an <\/span>ESPN poll<\/span><\/a> of sports scientists, academics, and top sports athletes, swimming requires not only endurance and strength, but also fine-tuned characteristics, such as flexibility, analytical thinking, and hand-eye coordination. Even <\/span>beginner swimmers<\/span> quickly learn that all the little details matter. Your <\/span>body position<\/span> is paramount, a <\/span>high elbow<\/span> can make all the difference during your catch, and even your <\/span>fingertip<\/span> placement can affect your hydrodynamics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coordination means implementing a motor scheme physically that your brain has planned. It takes good coordination to develop an efficient technique, and this can only be achieved by practicing while thinking about the mind-body connection at every training session.<\/span><\/p>\n

With this in mind, here is a set of 10 drills to help you improve your technique, particularly your <\/span>freestyle<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. One Arm Only\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Swim freestyle<\/span> for a length using a <\/span>single arm<\/span> with your other arm either extended along your side or out in front of your head. If you\u2019re struggling with balance or endurance during this drill, you could <\/span>hold a <\/span>kickboard<\/span><\/a> with your resting arm to improve buoyancy.<\/span><\/p>\n