New freestyle compared to old freestyle?

Question

Hi!

I was wondering, I swim competetively and I think some time ago a new way to swim freestyle was invented. My swim coach has not mentioned it, and I want to know what the advantages and disadvantages are, and also how to swim it.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, I'm just curious!

Thanks, K

Answer 1

To get a very clear idea of how to swim the front crawl, also known as freestyle for convenience, i suggest you google SWIM LESSONS FREESTYLE VIDEOS. You will notice that the arm strokes are not just simple, straight down movements but rather done in a  S sweep for the left arm and a reversed one for the right arm, for greater efficiency. Hope this tip works, it should. Enjoy!

Answer 2

well, back in the older days they swam freestyle with their head up. now, they figured out the faster way is to swim with your head down.

Answer 3

i had no idea that there was a new and old Freestyle!! I only no one!!!!!! Sorry!!!!