How can I improve my dreadful but necessary freestyle technique?

Question

I am fine with most other strokes, but freestyle (also known as the Australian crawl or freestroke) is just so difficult for me! And everyone else can do it so well! My major problems, I think, are with keeping my head on my shoulder while I breathe, kicking and conserving energy. Please give me help! Do you have any tips? I hate being so bad at it! I will be giving out a Best Answer.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Freestyle is also one of my bad points in swimming. With the head on you shoulder thing you just keep your arm up until the other hand enters the water. that gives you a boost. Also, start slow. You don't want to waste energy for things later on. My best stroke is breaststroke. I plan to be in the Olympics. Hope this helps! lots of love....... SpeedyChickAlert