Learn Basic Free Style Swimming Engineering? Here's A Series Of True Movements
Illustration of freestyle swimming (Arisa Chattasa on Unsplash)

YOGYAKARTA It is undeniable that learning basic freestyle swimming techniques is no less important so that you can do it perfectly. In addition, learning the technique correctly will minimize the risk of unwanted things such as injuries, both during competitions or ordinary swimming. In addition, it also helps improve body health.

As is known, freestyle swimming is one of the four swimming techniques that are often contested. This style is also known as freestyle or front crane. Most are chosen because it is quite easy to slide in the water and the energy that is drained is not as much as other styles.

This style is done with the position of the body prone or prone, or it can also be called facing the water. In this style the hand is used as a puller while the legs are as kickers or launchers.

Swimming freestyle is a favorite because swimmers can swim faster and more freely than other techniques. This means that this technique has an advantage in terms of speed. Freestyle puddles are also considered capable of helping burning calories bigger.

When practicing freestyle, there are a number of basic movements that should be considered, namely as follows, quoted by VOI from various sources.

This technique should begin with the body's launch, which is by standing on the edge of the pool, the position of the body bowing forward, the legs bend. After the perfect position, the feet are rejected as hard as possible from the pool wall in the position of the hands forward. This refusal will help swimmers slide faster as a start.

When doing this style, the body's position is equal and under the surface of the water. You also have to make sure the muscles are relaxed so it's very important to stay calm.

Street movement in freestyle swimming must be able to work together. Feet function as a driver going forward by raising the leg alternately and crossing. Simply put, the movement of the feet is similar to the movement when you walk on the ground.

Hand in freestyle swimming serves as a body puller. The movement is rotating towards the front resembling a helicopter propeller. The position of the finger of the palm of the hand must also be tight and open so that it can be used as a puller.

When the right hand moves up, the left hand rubs downwards. The hand movements will rotate alternately.

You are also required to know the correct breathing technique. Freestyle swimming techniques are quite difficult, even more difficult than other styles.

When swimming the freestyle, the way to breathe is done one way, either to the left or to the right. This is done to swim in the short and medium distance freestyle.

As for long-distance swimming, the breathing technique is carried out twice to the left and right with turns. This breathing technique takes a long time to practice, but it is an important thing to do.

The basic steps above must be carried out properly and well coordinated. This is important so that freestyle swimming can really be done. In addition, also avoid injuries and train stamina.

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