3 Common Freestyle Mistakes That Slow You Down — And How to Fix Them Many swimmers keep practicing freestyle but never get faster or smoother — usually because of these three common mistakes 👇 1️⃣ Not straightening the elbow during the push phase — this weakens your power. 2️⃣ Incorrect catch position — shoulder tilts and high elbow at the start of the pull reduce pressure on the water. 3️⃣ Low elbow recovery — when your elbow is level with your hand, your body loses balance and drag increases.

One of the most common freestyle mistakes? ❌ Crossing over on entry. It doesn’t just mess up your technique It throws off your entire body alignment. Think of your arms like a steering wheel: 🛞 If your entry points slightly inside or outside, your body will follow… and you’ll swim in a zigzag pattern. Here’s the fix: 👉 When your hand enters the water, make sure it’s in line with your shoulder and pointing straight forward. Not across your body. Not out wide. Straight. Forward. Always. A great