Freestyle Swimming: Arm Movement. Complete.

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  • čas přidán 20. 06. 2024
  • This is my attempt at creating the reference that I wish someone had given me when I set out to learn swimming freestyle.
    After 12 years of learning, this video combines everything I find important about the pull in freestyle swimming. I'll use the words of Brett Sutton: "Place, press, push makes my swimming go woosh!"
    Many thanks to Sheila Taormina, who wrote the book that changed my perception of swimming: Swim Speed Secrets. (www.amazon.com/dp/1937715817/)
    And many thanks to Huang for translating the closed captions into simplified and traditional Chinese! Last but not least, many, many thanks to Majo and Fernando Ramos for putting in a huge amount of work and translating the narration and the labels to Spanish and providing a Spanish audio track! You're awesome! 🐳💝
    Spanish: Nado de estilo libre (crol). Movimiento del brazo. Completo. ( • Nado de estilo libre (... )
    German: Kraulschwimmen: Armbewegung. Komplett. ( • Kraulschwimmen: Armbew... )
    0:00 Introduction
    0:31 Overview
    0:57 Extension
    3:49 Catch
    8:16 Power phase
    11:13 Finish
    12:48 Recovery
    14:45 Hand entry
    16:11 Timing
    18:52 Wrap-Up
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Komentáře • 1,3K

  • @Spaxcore
    @Spaxcore Před 3 lety +310

    20 minutes, no ads, no sponser, no sale, just info. You are a great human. It would be amazing if you could do one for kicking too.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +26

      Thank you for the kind words! If I ever make another video of that kind it will definitely be about kick mechanics and kick timing. 🐳

    • @Spaxcore
      @Spaxcore Před 3 lety +4

      @@schnodopics I'm an adult beginner and this video has helped me really understand the role of the arms so thank you for that.

    • @emmawang6601
      @emmawang6601 Před rokem +4

      @@schnodopics Please do one !

    • @jeanbernardvitry924
      @jeanbernardvitry924 Před rokem +1

      @@Spaxcore deyourtube

    • @michellec3100
      @michellec3100 Před rokem

      I had ads start and after few minutes minutes. I stopped

  • @bmrbca3658
    @bmrbca3658 Před 3 lety +304

    Masterpiece. I can't even imagine the amount of work and time that went into making this. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +27

      Well, it did take me a while to get it done. 😅
      Thank you for appreciating the effort! 🐳

    • @user-fx5cd4px3k
      @user-fx5cd4px3k Před 2 lety +3

      @@schnodopics thank you!

    • @fernandomartinhofurtado4088
      @fernandomartinhofurtado4088 Před 2 lety +1

      At the end of the underwater phase, why not extend the arm completely, locking the elbow?

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety +3

      @@fernandomartinhofurtado4088 for two, reasons, I think: It prevents injury (golfer's elbow) and the change of direction from back to forward becomes more rounded. (Check out this link: tenniselbowclassroom.com/exercise/swimmers-elbow/)

    • @RAUL7487
      @RAUL7487 Před 2 lety +3

      By far, after browsing dozens of websites, the best place to correct mistakes and improving the swimming technique. Many thanks from Madrid.

  • @zeevgilkis7970
    @zeevgilkis7970 Před 2 lety +86

    I read the book, liked it, but was too abstract to implement. Then, I came across your video. I saw many videos about swimming, but this is the best one! Thank you for taking the time in creating it. I'm sure it helped many swimmers, like it helped me. Huge thanks!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety +10

      I'm happy to hear that my video could achieve that. I created it, hoping it would have that effect for some swimmers. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @psychlou
    @psychlou Před 3 lety +123

    After years and years of viewing swim videos, this is the one to call, a masterpiece! Thanks for spreading the love!

  • @saniemeyer
    @saniemeyer Před 3 lety +116

    Best swimming video on youtube. A highly detailed catalog of all the touchpoints to focus on. Answered several questions about the feeling of the propulsive phase that I have wondered about, but that no one else has addressed.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +3

      This is exactly what I hoped my video might be able to achieve. Thank you very much for letting me know!

  • @josegonzaloditchingssvp
    @josegonzaloditchingssvp Před 3 lety +24

    Nothing can beat this freestyle tutorial video

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      A better video might. 😉
      But it is very kind of you to think so. Thank you!

  • @hoangvu132
    @hoangvu132 Před 3 lety +64

    I've watched hundreds of clips about freestyle technique. Many of them are very interesting and useful. But this video clip surely is the best!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +5

      Wow! That's a huge compliment. Thank you!

    • @faroukm4148
      @faroukm4148 Před 3 lety +1

      @@schnodopics You deserve many more subscribers and publicity, an amazing video.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      @@faroukm4148 Thank you very much! I'm glad you like the video!

    • @whocares623
      @whocares623 Před 3 lety +1

      agree totally, watched also many many but that is very unique - great work

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      @@whocares623 It's very nice to hear that the work I put in wasn't in vain. Thank you! 🐳

  • @x78340
    @x78340 Před 3 lety +109

    What a masterpiece! Incredible level of detail shown of the proper technique but after reading his responses to comments, I'm equally impressed with the level of humbleness of the creator of the video. Such a kind and generous gentleman...thank you sir, much appreciated!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +2

      It is very kind of you to think and say so. Thank you for appreciating the effort! 🌻🐳

  • @lawrencegoodhue1383
    @lawrencegoodhue1383 Před 3 lety +48

    What a gem. I have been looking at swimming videos for several years and this is by far the best and most complete stroke analysis I've ever seen. Bravo.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +2

      It is very nice to hear that! I certainly did my best. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🌻🐳

  • @junistheking2027
    @junistheking2027 Před 3 lety +38

    Coaching for few decades now. YOU DID SUCH A EXCELLENT NARRATIVE VIDEOGRAPHY AND EDIT TO EXPLAIN IN DEPTH WITH EASY TO UNDERSTAND WORDS OF CHOICE. 👏

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +2

      I did my best. Thank you very much for your praise and for taking the time to leave a comment!

  • @newageguitar
    @newageguitar Před 3 lety +17

    You got me as soon as you mentioned Weissmuller, this is the best freestyle instructional video on the web..thank you as it will be a constant reference for me as I continue to re-train myself at age 72. I was coached some bad habits on my high school and college swim teams, your video has already started to bring me up to date.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow! That is huge praise from an experienced swimmer. I only told in my own words, and showed with the pictures that I saw in my mind, what others - more knowledgeable than me - have taught me. Thank you so much! 🐳

  • @joeekaps5840
    @joeekaps5840 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I have been swimming incorrectly all my life and just in the last few years swimming is my main form of exercise. I have been slowing learning how to swim correctly, watching tutorials and practicing. I have improved tremendously but I really wish I could have viewed this awesome instructional from the start of my swimming journey. This explains and shows with reason the freestyle stroke! 👍💯

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you'll keep improving and having a lot of fun while doing it! 🐳

  • @henrileroy2485
    @henrileroy2485 Před 3 lety +22

    Astonishing! This is the most acute, complete, clear video about freestyle! I think I'll learn it by hart.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm glad to hear you like it! Thank you!
      However, I only focused on the movement of the arms. Even there, some might debate the "completeness", and I probably wouldn't argue too much. There are so many, many more relevant parts like body position, kick mechanics, kick timing, head position, breathing... It never ends. 🙂🐳

  • @mingli8316
    @mingli8316 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Just started learning front crawl and this video is excellent. I will certainly be trying these techniques out in the pool in the coming days.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 7 měsíci

      Glad it was helpful! Have fun swimming and thank you for leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @bernym4047
    @bernym4047 Před 2 lety +2

    That is the most comprehensive description of arm movement I have ever heard. I will watch this video over and over. Many thanks.

  • @mooripo
    @mooripo Před rokem +1

    I've seen countless hours of swimming videos over 8 months since I am just learning, this one does truly sums them up all, but there is no way that I would have understood you if I hadn't watched them all.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem

      It certainly does help having familiarized yourself with the subject beforehand and I'm happy to hear that you find my video useful. Thank you for leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @johnnguyen1154
    @johnnguyen1154 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for the detailed explanation and phases break-down, I'm currently training for my first Half IM and this video is definitely helpful!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for the kind words! I wish you good luck and an awesome race day!

  • @marcelkloesmeijer8097
    @marcelkloesmeijer8097 Před rokem +4

    I have watched many freestyle instruction videos, but this is by far the best I have seen. Thank you very much.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem

      That's nice to hear! Thank for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @martinbiermann8199
    @martinbiermann8199 Před 4 měsíci +1

    After taking freestyle instruction from elite coaches for 5 years, I hit upon Sheila's book on freestyle only a month ago. Since, I have been re-reading the chapters on the stroke several times. The book is a source of inspiration, but hard to read. Your video says it all in just 20 min. An absolute masterpiece!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 4 měsíci

      I'm really happy to hear that my video is making Sheila's fantastic work more accessible. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @johnxi4505
    @johnxi4505 Před 5 měsíci +2

    The best video I've watched so far that explains arm movement and covers every details. I tried my best to follow the focus point during swimming today, got surprising improvement. The "going over a hump" is such a brilliant analogy that made me suddenly figure out the transition between catch and pull phase. Thank you very much!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 5 měsíci

      I'm always most interested in hearing what particular visualization or analogy clicks with different swimmers. Thank you for letting me know what worked for you and also for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @martinmcsweeney6294
    @martinmcsweeney6294 Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for this comprehensive and quite helpful explanation.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! I'm glad you got something out of it! 🙂

  • @uweweinkauf3603
    @uweweinkauf3603 Před 3 lety +5

    By far the best video I have watched. I spent countless amount of hours as well. This video, although with a lot of information captures everything in a short time. Well, done, well explained, and super useful. Thanks, Schnodo for putting in all the effort and digesting things for us, and put it back together as effectively as possible ... :)

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +2

      I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying the video. I really did try to clear out the fluff as much as possible. Thanks for the comment! 🐳

  • @oscarrobles7975
    @oscarrobles7975 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you I have never seen something more comprehensive than this video

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      I'm happy to hear that! Thank you very much! 🐳

  • @Jazman342
    @Jazman342 Před rokem +1

    I'm a 70 year old who used to swim 1 km a day 1/2 a life time ago. Just returned to swimming on doctor's advice for knee arthritis and MAN I wish this stuff had been around 35 years ago. Brilliant.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem +1

      I'm so happy to hear this from someone who has been around for a while. Thank for you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @sakaryas
    @sakaryas Před 3 lety +3

    this video is a great summary of all you need to know about freestyle stroke. thank you!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      It's nice to hear that you like my video! Thank you very much!

  • @F_Bardamu
    @F_Bardamu Před rokem +4

    I've watched tons of videos about freestyle technique. This is the first one that actually takes the time to fully decompose the arm movement, which is so essential to freestyle. Congrats to you Sir!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem

      I'm happy to hear that you find my video well made! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @666flashback
    @666flashback Před 10 měsíci +2

    This is like 20 videos explaining parts of free style, condensed into one video !! Amazing job and thank you!!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 10 měsíci

      Glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @RishiSareen
    @RishiSareen Před rokem +2

    I have been following this video for few months and can already see the improvement. As many others have noted, this is one of the best explaination of Sheila's amazing book. And not only you've done such amazing video, you're engaging with people leaving the comments and helping them. This is such a nice gesture, and I applaud you for the efforts you've put. THANK YOU!!
    Last week, I helped few people in my pool with the tips mentioned in your book. I feel best way for any of us to thank you is pay it forward in the community.
    Thanks again.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem

      That is awesome! Thank you for sharing this. Paying it forward is a wonderful concept and I'm really happy that you're spreading the word and helping other swimmers out. Thank you for your kind words and providing support for others! 🐳

  • @garethluke9146
    @garethluke9146 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow, great detail and marvellous schematics throughout the complete arm movement. Excited to apply this as I re-enter the water after a considerable layoff. My journey from “Competitive swimmer to triathlete to masters swimmer back to just enjoyment and fitness” now has a more important set of goals. Thanks and cheers, great job.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      I enjoy getting positive feedback from beginners to intermediate swimmers because they're the ones I created the video for, but it's even nicer and quite reassuring to receive affirmation from experienced swimmers. Thank you for the praise! 🐳

  • @KrishnaMalladi1980
    @KrishnaMalladi1980 Před 3 lety +4

    This will be my guide from now on. The summary points for each topic is wall poster worthy! THANK YOU!!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for the praise! It's nice to hear that the effort was not in vain. 🐳

  • @valvelifter1951
    @valvelifter1951 Před 2 lety +1

    (Berny M)
    I commented two months ago when I 1st saw this video. Yesterday was a very special day for me. It was my 71st birthday and I set a personal best time for 70 lengths (1750 metres), about 2 minutes faster than my previous best time. This was due to me practising and improving my arm action. I am so very grateful that your video has made such a difference to my swimming. Thank you.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety +1

      Wow! Happy birthday! 🌻
      Hearing that my video helped improved your swimming that much in such a short time is really rewarding. But I only did the talking. You put in the actual work. 👏 Congratulations and thank you for letting me know! 🐳

  • @zairognev4130
    @zairognev4130 Před 10 měsíci +2

    This is the most detailed instructions for a freestyle swim technique out there on CZcams! I've rewatched it several times and will rewatch more as I improve my technique over time. This video is super helpful and easy to follow. thank you! I also think it would be helpful to take a note from this video on a piece of a paper and take it to a swimming pool, so it will be easier to practice and checkmark the points while doing drills and not forget anything. Good luck to everyone who is swimming out there and looking to improve their swim or learning from scratch, enjoy the process! You got this!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 10 měsíci

      I'm glad you like the video! Thank you for leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @romyvenes6381
    @romyvenes6381 Před 3 lety +8

    Congratulations for producing such an amazing video! This is the clearest demo video on the crawl I have ever watched.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you! I created it in the hope that many adult swimmers could benefit from watching it. It is very satisfying to receive such great feedback!

  • @thibod07
    @thibod07 Před 2 lety +4

    Masterpiece!, well done and well appreciated! This video is full of relevant information from beginning to end! Thank you for producing and sharing it with so many people! I laughed so much when you said that for many people swimming fast is bla bla bla! They simply live in denial as swimming faster with proper technic is heaven! 😁😁😁😁😁!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for the comment! It's good to hear that you found my video helpful! 😊🐳

  • @jimwaldron302
    @jimwaldron302 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome. Clear. Concise. I’ll be implementing this for my 2k swims. Thank you for posting.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      My pleasure. Thank you for leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @isaac6992
    @isaac6992 Před 3 lety +2

    Great Video! Love the detail you put into describing the freestyle swim. One of the best swim videos on CZcams.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      Very happy to hear that you like the video! Thank you! 🙂

  • @charlesbromberick4247
    @charlesbromberick4247 Před 3 lety +5

    Excellent - direct, clear, no nonsense - best I´ve seen.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      I tried to avoid the fluff that I dislike in other people's work. Thank you for noticing!

  • @jadonald3405
    @jadonald3405 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you! I really like Sheila Taormina’s books because she breaks the stroke down and really analyses exactly how the stroke works. But OMG you have taken it so much further. There is a ton of info here.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      In addition to Sheila's great descriptions, I tried to gather analogies that I thought would help in building a mental image of the stroke. I also thought it would help to show how things can go wrong and how they should be instead. Thank you for noticing and appreciating that! 🐳

  • @Sky2Live
    @Sky2Live Před 3 lety +2

    i think this is the best swimming visualisation video I have ever seen

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      When I started planning it, hoped it would turn out to be a good one. Thank you for confirming that! 🐳

  • @genallai5620
    @genallai5620 Před 2 lety +1

    just the best free style teaching video I have found

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      I'm happy to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @simonlebelge3059
    @simonlebelge3059 Před 3 lety +3

    Actuellement, la vidéo la plus compréhensible et la plus intuitive que j'ai vue sur le sujet ! Merci !

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      Je suis heureux de l'entendre. Merci pour vos aimables paroles !

  • @bigbang1425
    @bigbang1425 Před 3 lety +3

    The best video I've ever seen on youtube. I benefited greatly in the past two weeks from watching this video. Thanks so much for posting!!!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      Great to hear! Thank you for dropping a comment!

  • @dougrangnow2215
    @dougrangnow2215 Před 3 lety +1

    So much to digest in this video, and it’s much needed. I’ll find myself watching this video over and over, finding different things to focus on for the next swim. Thank you for a great analysis!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      It's good to hear you're finding my video useful! Thank you for leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @jonisilva8154
    @jonisilva8154 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I hurt my shoulder from bad catch form. Best video I’ve ever seen for proper form.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 8 měsíci

      I hope your shoulder has recovered. I know that it can take a while. Thank you for the praise! 🐳

    • @jonisilva8154
      @jonisilva8154 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@schnodopics No, actually I just met with my Ortho surgeon today and there is a full thickness tear so I'm going to have to have surgery which will keep me out of the pool for almost a year. But, my love of swimming is why I'm going to have the surgery. When I start swimming again it will be with a coach that can make sure I'm using proper form. Thanks for your videos! I'll see you in a year. 🙂

  • @cileunyi
    @cileunyi Před 3 lety +7

    this is what i have been looking for. let's make every stoke counts, not counting every stroke.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      Happy to hear that you like it! Thank you for leaving a comment!

  • @stijndeklerk
    @stijndeklerk Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent book recommendation, also one of the best in my collection.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for backing me up! Everybody should own "Swim Speed Secrets". 🙂

  • @Millektm
    @Millektm Před 2 lety +2

    Great video, great help in teaching my 68 yr old wife to swim .!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      Good to hear! I hope she enjoys the process. Thank you for the comment! 🐳

  • @petervandyke9226
    @petervandyke9226 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow, this is an excellent video! I'm a 50+ yr old, former national level competitive swimmer, now age group triathlete and masters swimmer. As we age, we lose muscle mass, so I wanted to work on my swim technique to mitigate the natural pace slowing (from less strength). I've been watching quite a few swim videos on CZcams trying to finesse my technique. You can't capture everything in one video, but this one certainly does an OUTSTANDING job of capturing almost all the issues. Big thumbs up from a somewhat competent swimmer!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +2

      I created this video with others like myself, a few years ago, in mind: adult beginners, potentially struggling. The idea was to provide a few not-so-obvious "shortcuts" to better swimming (there really aren't any shortcuts but it helps being able to paint a detailed mental picture of what you're going for) that I would have taken gladly, had I known about them earlier. Hearing from an accomplished swimmer that I may have succeeded is huge praise. Thank you very much for your appreciation and taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @salimbousleiman3568
    @salimbousleiman3568 Před 3 lety +3

    This is a really high-quality video, excellent instructions because it also discusses the “why”! And talks about shoulder injury risk. It has it all. Thanks so much, can’t wait to get back into the water to try these tips.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      It's good to hear that you like the style of presentation! Thank you for commenting! 🐳

  • @backstroker3078
    @backstroker3078 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you! I will watch this several times; amazing detail. I think I now understand HOW to engage my back muscles. I knew this is important I just didn’t understand how to trigger the back. Your explanation & demonstration make perfect sense. The shoulder & scapula positioning…so helpful.
    I will watch your video several more times as I work on applying your techniques. I also love how you demonstrate the catch by using the tree log, then the pull concept which moves your body past the log. Brilliant!!!!
    Also very helpful is showing the incorrect positioning then showing the correct ones. Many instructing videos only offer a verbal narrative of what not to do. I could really see the differences with your visual comparisons.
    Thank you!!!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      I'm very happy to hear that! Thank you for pointing out in detail, what about the video you found helpful. Much appreciated! 🐳

  • @noelarmstrong1917
    @noelarmstrong1917 Před 2 lety +1

    Grabbing an armful of water - that's the best tip in all of this. Thanks Tarzan.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      You bet! He was an incredible swimmer. Thank you for the comment! 🐳

  • @chewbrookaw8588
    @chewbrookaw8588 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing video! One of the BEST I’ve seen. Thank you for the detailed descriptions and the images of the correct movements as well as the wrong ones!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      Really glad you find my video helpful! Thank you for leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @bdub2513
    @bdub2513 Před 3 lety +7

    Excellent work!
    Your video has really helped my understanding of certain swimming principals that, to this point, were confusing to me.
    I owe you a beer!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      That's exactly what I hoped it could achieve. Thank you for the feedback! 🌻

  • @amitparnerkar
    @amitparnerkar Před 2 lety +4

    Best video on catch. Very detailed and methodical and connects all the pieces I was missing. So excited to try my new learnings. I appreciate you putting all the efforts for this video.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      And I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Thank you! 🐳

  • @houtansadeghi
    @houtansadeghi Před rokem +1

    Watching this video I felt I was Ian Thorpe. This is one of those videos that I will be watching again and again and again.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem

      I'm happy for you! Thank you for the comment! 🐳

  • @pseulard
    @pseulard Před rokem +1

    Best video I have ever seen on youtube about front crawl / freestyle technique. Pure gold.

  • @blairmatthew
    @blairmatthew Před 3 lety +14

    This is an incredible breakdown! Thanks!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to drop a comment! 🌻

  • @terencecronin1436
    @terencecronin1436 Před 2 lety +8

    Beautifully done!
    The visual component is clear,varied and great to watch.
    The dynamics of muscle movement's and comments re coordination with arm and joint movements
    are elegantly presented.
    Thanks for such a great presentation.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for appreciating the details of how I structured the video! And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @elegantchandra1441
    @elegantchandra1441 Před rokem +2

    The most detailed and complete explanation for free style hand movement i ever come across on CZcams. I practice it and it help me a lot with speed, especially on hand movement after catch before exit water part. Thank you for uploading the video 👍

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem +1

      You're very welcome! I'm happy to hear that you're getting good results! Thank you for leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @sanomiabyrd1821
    @sanomiabyrd1821 Před 2 lety +2

    This was an amazing video and well done. The examples of breaking down the front crawl and all the fine pieces to make it beautiful and effortless is by far the best video I've seen yet on YT. I can't wait to practice these techniques in the pool!
    Thank you🙇

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @josephinemb8144
    @josephinemb8144 Před rokem +3

    This is so informative and much easier to understand with the live examples -quite a feat of photography for which I''m truly grateful! Thank you! I'm not very good at freestyle being mostly self-taught and have no speed whatsoever as my technique is terrible! So, I'm going to try what I've seen as soon as it's warm enough in the lake to stick my head back under water!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem

      Thank you for the kind words! I'm happy to hear that I picked images that are helping you understand what's going on. Good luck with you swimming! Keep it fun! 🐳

  • @danwright3109
    @danwright3109 Před 2 lety +3

    Excellent teaching technique without a wasted moment. Thank you and thank Sheila Taormina for caring enough to do this!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for leaving a comment and appreciating the effort! 🐳

  • @ironhawse
    @ironhawse Před 9 měsíci +2

    Masterclass, the most practical, informative and simple breakdown.. perfect 👍. Thank you

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 9 měsíci

      Happy to hear it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @rosewang254
    @rosewang254 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow best video! Thanks so much for making this. The explanations are so detailed and the side by side video comparing good and bad form is super helpful. Kudos!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      It's very kind of you to leave such a nice comment! Thank you! 🐳

  • @0aprendiz
    @0aprendiz Před 3 lety +6

    Well, thank you very much for this video. I am having a hard time trying to swim faster and this video has a lot of useful techniques and many answers to my questions. It is really a complete tutorial on freestyle swimming.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you! Just keep in mind that the video only deals with the movement of the arms. And even there, you'll find more variation than I would want to discuss. For example, some very successful swimmers like Brent Hayden recommend not doing the "shrug" but instead keeping the shoulder neutral. And of course, there are the issues of kicking, kicking timing, kicking patterns, body position and breathing and breath patterns etc. The rabbit hole goes very deep. 🙂
      Good luck with your swimming! 🐳

  • @Silvia-rc3pb
    @Silvia-rc3pb Před 2 lety +3

    Muy buen video! Un resumen muy bueno de los 📚 de taormina!!

  • @discoladyZg
    @discoladyZg Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much! This was exactly what I needed to polish my style. I love every bit of it.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem +1

      Glad I could help! Thank you for leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @riapatilano9481
    @riapatilano9481 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for taking time out to make this awesome video! Your narration and summary of each movement is easy to understand for a newby like me. Please keep the swimming tutorial videos coming. Subscribed alrdy. Just this video alone is so helpful. I’m going to watch it over and over again till i get my technique right😊Thanks again!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem

      I'm happy to hear that you liked my video! I wish I had more time but I'm rather busy at the moment; so, unfortunately, making swimming videos is relatively low on my list of priorities.
      Good luck with improving your technique and thank your for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @selstr
    @selstr Před 3 lety +4

    Every day before I go swimming, I see this video.
    Thanks a lot! It is really the very best content, that I have seen.
    Thanks for sharing this powerful video!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow! Your words make me proud of having created something that other swimmers value. Thank you!

  • @JamesJones-mf3pe
    @JamesJones-mf3pe Před 2 lety +5

    Outstanding..clear concise effective tutorial..a must share with students of the art of swimming

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      It's good to hear that you're finding my video helpful! Thank you for leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @joyglli3962
    @joyglli3962 Před 2 lety +2

    thank you so much! you did such great job with easy explanations and proper techniques

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @BajanBrit
    @BajanBrit Před rokem +2

    Thank you very much for creating this video. It's probably the most detailed video on this subject I have encountered. I didn't realise the arm movements were so technical!!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @ADIL702
    @ADIL702 Před 3 lety +3

    By far my most favorite Video on swimming!!!!!!!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      I'm honored! Thank you for letting me know! 🐳

  • @graham8033
    @graham8033 Před 3 lety +3

    Far and away, thee most informative how to video I have seen on this subject! Believing is seeing and seeing makes learning so much easier to understand and improve by replication. Thank you 🙏

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      I'm really happy to hear that my video makes sense to so many people. Thank you for the praise! 🐳

  • @yashmore9863
    @yashmore9863 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is the best video there is on freestyle swimming. I watched this and was able to do my first freestyle swim! 🏊‍♂🏊‍♂

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for the praise! Keep improving and most of all keep having fun! 🐳

  • @JonFarber
    @JonFarber Před 2 lety +1

    Greatest freestyle video I've seen in 25 years of trying to swim. Thank you, thank you.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      Wow, thanks! And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @Livbestlife
    @Livbestlife Před 2 lety +7

    I am new to swimming, and this is the most detailed and easy explained video I have found in my search, I know if's best to do the technique right the first time instead starting with bad habits. This will be my go to video, thanks.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      I'm happy to hear that you're finding my video helpful. Thank you for leaving a comment. Have fun swimming! 🐳

    • @ErikStenbakken
      @ErikStenbakken Před rokem

      Right? I’m going to have to watch this like 100 times to soak it all in (once before each practice).

  • @ragsman4355
    @ragsman4355 Před 3 lety +5

    Excellent work!! Professional explanations made easy

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      Happy to hear you liked it. Thank you for the praise! 🙂

  • @monicafondevila5475
    @monicafondevila5475 Před 2 lety +1

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME MAKING THIS VIDEO. IT WILL BE MY GUIDE FOR ARM MOUVEMENT SWIMMING CRAWL. I SAW IT FOUR TIMES AND I WILL SEE IT, AGAIN AND AGAIN, EACH TIME BEFORE GOING TO SWIM. KIND OF MY DAILY ROUTINE!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      It makes me quite happy that you find my video valuable enough to keep re-watching it. Thank you for letting me know! Good luck with your swimming and have fun! 🐳

  • @RoxyRoth
    @RoxyRoth Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent analysis and such a great way of explaining proper techniques. So helpful to have the side by side comparisons of wrong vs. correct way of swimming freestyle. I've been doing it wrong for decades and now understand where the flaws are! Thank you.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      It is very rewarding to hear that! That's what I hoped my video could do. Thank you for letting me know!

  • @mcbuzzvideo
    @mcbuzzvideo Před 2 lety +3

    Absolutely fantastic video. Best one I have found by far! Thank you for all the work and love that went into this gem of instruction and motivation.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for the praise! Happy to hear you enjoyed the video! 🐳

  • @franzleone
    @franzleone Před 3 lety +4

    This is the best tutorial on this subject, thank you so much!

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      It is very kind of you to think so. Thank you for dropping a comment! 🐳

  • @hindrektamm6246
    @hindrektamm6246 Před 2 lety +1

    I have watched so many swimming videos and this one is easyly the best one!!!THANK YOU!

  • @mcneelynorman1
    @mcneelynorman1 Před 3 lety +1

    The most comprehensive video I’ve ever seen detailing the catch phase. This will help me a lot.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! I'm always happy to hear that my video is helpful! 🐳

  • @chunyuenlau56
    @chunyuenlau56 Před 3 lety +5

    A very comprehensive breakdown of the freestyle stroke which surely will result in faster swimming if followed through meticulously. Thanks a lot for the clear explanation. Your voice is also quite soothing as well. :-)

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety

      That is very nice of you to say! I'm glad the message came through. Thank you! 🌻🐳

  • @kouisawang
    @kouisawang Před 3 lety +3

    This is the most useful freestyle I’ve ever seen. Thanks so much for making sharing the content 🤟

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for leaving a comment! I'm glad to hear you've find my video useful! 🐳

  • @ingom6397
    @ingom6397 Před 2 lety +2

    Hello Schnodo, One of the best videos for front crawl arm movement, thank you 👍👍👍

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety +1

      Happy to hear it! Thank you for the comment! 🐳

  • @wenjay6225
    @wenjay6225 Před 3 lety +2

    The two throw method is awesome, i used to think the 1st throw is useless and not necessary and all your forward speed is coming from your 2nd throw, you explain it clearly ,really appreciate it !

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +2

      It's good to hear that my explanation makes sense. The second throw builds on the speed of the first throw. Standing on the shoulders of giants, so to speak. 😊
      I used to notice that elite swimmers apparently "wiggled" their hand mid-stroke. I wondered why they would not correct what I thought was a stroke defect. Only when I read about the two throws in Sheila's book, I realized that what I saw was the transition from pressing/squeezing during the power phase to pushing for the finish.
      Thanking you for taking the time to mention that in a comment! 🐳

  • @crisbarbosa9213
    @crisbarbosa9213 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Fantastic! I don't have words to thanks for the video. Everything is perfect❤
    The information, the velocity and editing.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 6 měsíci +1

      That's huge praise! Thank you very much for the kind words! 🐳

  • @amarmajeed1733
    @amarmajeed1733 Před 2 lety +3

    Sir,
    Thank you so much for uploading a comprehensive video that focusses on the "Arm Cycle in freestyle".
    Being a self taught Swimmer, i must say that the Arm Cycle is, "THE MOST challenging element in the stroke".
    After watching this video, I can bet my bottom dollar, that nowhere on web one can find a similar content.
    Besides, I would really appreciate if you can extend the same effort (i.e. research) towards simplifying other strokes.
    Thank You and Good luck.
    Regards.
    Amar Majeed (India)

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you very much for your comment! Your assessment of my work is very kind. I felt compelled to create this video because over the years I had been given so much valuable information that I could not find gathered, structured, and presented in an easily digestible form anywhere else. Unfortunately, a lot of effort goes into such a project. Swimming is only a hobby for me and I simply don't find the time between work and everything else that is important to me. I hope that someone else will create what you are looking for! 🐳

  • @jkgrooms7864
    @jkgrooms7864 Před rokem +2

    Brilliant. I am trying to master the free style technique late in life for triathlon and this video really helps. Thank you for breaking down this complex stroke in such an easy to understand way.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem

      Thanks! Good luck with your upcoming races! 🐳

  • @mfyelhakim
    @mfyelhakim Před rokem +1

    German engineering of hand movement of front crawl 😂 thank you so much for the details and anatomy of the movement (100 of 10 in dedication)

    • @mfyelhakim
      @mfyelhakim Před rokem +1

      Love the wetsuit too

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem

      I did my best. Thank you for appreciating the effort and leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @coffeemilky1321
    @coffeemilky1321 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you so much! You explain this very clearly, thank you so much. This is the best video I have ever seen

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm happy to hear that you've enjoyed it. Thank you! 🐳

  • @humanitiesdigitalclassroom3918

    Fantastic! AGREED...this is the best arm freestyle video....Now, he should do a video on integrating the kick with arm and hip timing.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for your appreciation! Actually that's next on my list but it won't come anytime soon.
      In the meantime, check out my playlist on kicking and rhythm; especially Paul Jaeger's video is very helpful: czcams.com/video/HKKry7FQY9w/video.html. And then keep it simple and do like Sheila suggests: For a six-beat kick, try to focus on one dominant kick and let the rest fall into place. For example when counting ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three, set the first - slightly stronger - kick with the catch on the same side: Kick with the LEFT leg when the LEFT arm catches, and with the RIGHT leg when the RIGHT arm catches.

  • @Noah950y
    @Noah950y Před rokem +1

    That is the best ever ...Thanks a lot, all the information I needed, I have watched a lot videos till now, have not got that much information of arm movement techniques with this clear explanation like this video ...The too many books you have read and researches you did can be touched by the patient way you have explained every single arm movement in your tutorial. Appreciated.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem

      It is very observant of you to recognize the diligence that was necessary to create this video and it is very kind of you to appreciate that effort. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @TrkJustin
    @TrkJustin Před rokem +1

    Absolutely love this video, im coming from 6 years of rowing now trying to swim for a triathon. These rowing examples are amazing.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před rokem +1

      Happy to hear it! I won't say it'll be a breeze for you, but having experienced for years how propulsion works in the water is something that puts you way ahead of many other late bloomers. My guess is, when you're swimming you'll actually feel when your "paddle" loses traction and be able to correct that. Combine that with the strength to produce a solid power phase, which I assume you have, you'll be plowing through the field no problemo. Good luck and thank you for letting me know that I didn't say something absolutely stupid about rowing, which I don't know much about! 😅🐳

  • @user-nu4kd7px2p
    @user-nu4kd7px2p Před 2 lety +3

    Great video, the time and effort both in the pool and research that must have gone into gaining that amount of knowledge is mindblowing. To have a condensed reference point with so many useful tips with clear demonstration and explanation is fantastic. Congratulations Schnodo pics on creating such a great video and for sharing your knowledge. Know that it is greatly appreciated, Thankyou ..... 👏 👏 👏

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      I greatly appreciate you taking the time to so eloquently express your appreciation! 😊
      You're right, my little project did require some effort, but receiving wonderful feedback like yours makes it well worth the trouble. Thank you! 🐳

  • @azianbaharuddin1973
    @azianbaharuddin1973 Před 2 lety +4

    Amazing and so detail in explaining, really appreciate it ❤️

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for the kind assessment and for leaving a comment! 🐳

  • @atejaney8322
    @atejaney8322 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The best swimming video, ever. Excellent video.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 9 měsíci

      It's very kind of you to think so! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🐳

  • @bernym4047
    @bernym4047 Před 2 lety +2

    In my first pool visit since watching this, I managed to make a fundamental change to my stroke. I have struggled for a long time to get a "high elbow". Within 5 minutes, I could feel my stroke had changed. Suddenly, I could feel what I had heard many times and never been able to master - "getting an arm full of water". I was using my shoulder and back muscles to keep my arm curved instead of trying to manage it with my arm muscles. After half an hour, I got out of the pool and could feel that my shoulder and back muscles had been working - a completely new feeling after my regular, morning swim. I had given up on improving mys stroke but this video has really excited me. Thank you so much.

    • @schnodopics
      @schnodopics  Před 2 lety +1

      And thank you so much for sharing your experience! 🌻
      I love those moments when something clicks and you're suddenly able to actually feel a concept that everybody was talking about but that personally seemed completely foreign for a long time.
      A word of warning: Don't overdo it. It is okay to feel your back muscles after swimming, those can handle a lot of work. If you still keep feeling your shoulder muscles like that after a week or two, you're probably working the shoulder too hard. Give your body some time to get used to activating unfamiliar muscle groups and then be very careful to protect your shoulder. Keep the shoulder stable, perform the catch with VERY little power. Best of luck! 🐳

    • @bernym4047
      @bernym4047 Před 2 lety +1

      @@schnodopics Thank you for taking the time to offer personal advice. Very kind.