Dropping your elbow in the freestyle pull is the most common error we see. It’s THE reason most swimmers are not generating as much power as they’d like!
❌ DON’T
• No “catch”: Swimmer is missing initial grip on water.
• Dropped elbow: Elbow falls downward.
• Elbow Leads: Elbow leads the way, slipping backwards during pull.
✅ DO
• Anchor Catch: Swimmer drops fingertips and engages lats.
• High Elbow: Elbow stays high as forearm and palm create a paddle.
• Forearm First: Reverse drag is force! Watch how the entire arm creates a vertical line when forearm passes shoulder.
Check out this video for a visual demonstration of what to do and what not to do!