Ch13

🛑 Common Mistakes & Fixes

Dropped elbow in freestyle

• Problem: Reduces power in pull.

• Fix: Keep elbow higher than hand during underwater pull.

Over-rotation while breathing

• Problem: Body twists too much when turning head.
• Fix: Rotate only slightly; keep one goggle in the water.

Overkicking or stiff legs

• Problem: Wastes energy, causes drag.

• Fix: Relax ankles, kick from hips with slight knee bend.

Head lifting too much to breathe

• Problem: Sinks hips and disrupts flow.
• Fix: Turn head to side instead of lifting; mouth just above surface.

Sinking hips or legs

• Problem: Increases resistance, slows speed.
• Fix: Engage core, keep eyes down, kick consistently.